Anthony is a veteran living with a disability who keeps an enduring, positive outlook on life. He was homeless until he found the Missouri Veteran Endeavor (MOVE-STL) which is a long-term housing facility for veterans located in the 24:1 Community footprint. As soon as he moved in, they referred him to start financial coaching. His…
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After helping many Prosperity Connection clients realize their goal of homeownership, financial coach Robert Nelson V purchased his first home last year. In a series of blog posts, Robert will share with you some of the lessons he learned as a first-time homebuyer. May 26, 2020, at 11am: On this day I became a homeowner….
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Budgeting Tips from one of our Former Financial Coaches, Hope Johnson If you need help getting your personal finances under control and sitting down with pen and paper and your bank statements just doesn’t sound appealing (and let’s be honest here, it doesn’t) – then a budgeting app may be just what you’re looking for. Now I…
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“I am humbled to be on this journey and so very grateful to all the people and organizations, like Prosperity Connection that have played a part” Meet Brandii Palmisano. She moved to the St. Louis area from Orange County, California in 2007. After being offered a great job opportunity by her brother-in-law, she packed up…
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Many of us avoid getting real about our finances because we’re afraid of the skeletons we might uncover. However, taking the time to intimately understand your money brings its own kind of peace, because you aren’t saddled with the stress that comes with not knowing exactly where your finances stand. This is where becoming your…
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“It takes discipline, persistence, and a lot of inspiration to set a goal and stick to it, but it’s worth it. I see a path to my dream now. ” When we first met Amethyst in September of 2016, her primary goal was to obtain a full-time job and to decrease her expenses. Little did…
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Two years ago, Steven had a lot of sensible ideas about managing money. He never wanted to be in debt, so he saved up for a house and paid in cash rather than taking out a mortgage. But not long after moving into his new home, a fire ignited while he was sleeping and the…
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Passwords. We hate them. They’re impossible to come up with, impossible to remember and nothing is more annoying than that stupid “Wrong Username or Password message.” Until, of course, you get the one that your account was locked because of too many wrong attempts. %#&$*! As much as we all hate them – the fact remains they’re…
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“They [Prosperity Connection] began to really inspire me on saving and getting things back to normal in my life.” Second chances do exist. And Reginald is grateful for them. After being released from prison, Reginald faced a variety of struggles. He wanted to connect with his daughter, but encountered challenges when interacting with the mother….
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“I have nothing holding me back…I sleep better now.” Monica was ready to make some changes in her life. For starters, she wanted to take control of her finances. “I just wanted a few tips to get out of the hole I created,” Monica said. Prosperity Connection works with Kingdom House — a local social…
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Buying your first home can be an exciting journey. For most of us, mortgage underwriting is an unavoidable part of that process. Underwriting is when a lender reviews your final mortgage application to decide whether to give you a loan and if so, under what conditions (ex: a higher or lower interest rate). Even if you were…
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