Budgeting
Monthly cash-flow worksheet
Map paydays, fixed bills, flexible spending, and upcoming costs before the month begins.
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Financial literacy Providence RI
Practical tools for clearer money decisions.
Explore plain-language guides, worksheets, and checklists for budgeting, credit, debt, saving, investing, and retirement. Each resource gives you a sensible place to begin.
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Practical reference materials
Worksheets, checklists, and guides
Use these resources at your kitchen table, before a bank appointment, or while preparing for a conversation with a counselor. They are built for Rhode Island households and written in plain English.
Credit & debt
Debt payoff planner
Compare balances, interest rates, and minimum payments so your next payment has a clear purpose.
Planning checklist
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Saving & banking
Emergency fund guide
Set a first savings target, identify likely surprises, and choose a transfer amount that fits your budget.
Plain-language guide
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Investing
First steps to investing
Review time horizon, risk, fees, and account types before deciding how to invest.
Educational guide
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Retirement
Retirement readiness checklist
Bring together income sources, savings accounts, healthcare costs, and your preferred retirement date.
Planning checklist
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College savings
College savings conversation guide
Set a family goal, review timing, and consider how education savings fits alongside retirement.
Conversation guide
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These materials are for education and planning conversations. They do not replace advice tailored to your income, obligations, goals, or risk tolerance.
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Quick money tips you can use today
Keep one idea in view this week. Progress starts with a specific action.
Tip of the week
Automate a $20 weekly transfer to savings.
Choose a payday and review the amount after four weeks.
Credit
Review your credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com.
Look for accounts or payment details you don't recognise.
Budgeting
Give every bill a place before payday.
Write down due dates and match them to the paycheque that covers each one.
Account safety
Turn on two-step sign-in for financial accounts.
A second verification step adds protection when a password is exposed.
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