GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. December 2020

This month will bring the start of the holiday season along with making decisions that impact next year. Below you will find some helpful tips and resources that can help you navigate and build your plan for the upcoming month.

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The past few weeks have been thinking about the holidays and how to best prepare. Below you will find those holiday tips and resources as you plan out your December budget. Also, mid-December brings the end of Open Enrollment for the health insurance exchanges so if you have questions, please check out the free resources.

Health insurance is not only important to your physical well-being but also to your financial well-being. You still have time to review your health insurance plans and determine which option best suits you. Open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges are open until December 15. You can receive FREE help by clicking here.

You can download the WHI Marketplace flyer in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese

The holiday season has a lot of ads that can save "big" money. We wanted to share some ideas on thinking “small”. That meaning “small businesses” and helping your community and local economy. This past year has been very difficult for so many small businesses with COVID-19 so when putting your holiday budget together, don’t forget about those businesses you shop close to home. You can learn more here for tips on how you can support your local community safely during the pandemic.

The holiday season is upon us. We know this can be a stressful time of year. Now is a good time to review the plans that you have made to enjoy the holidays. Check out the link for a holiday budgeting guide to help you stick to your plan.

The pandemic has impacted all of us in different ways, especially with our food budget. Hearing your stories about how you are relying on different services or seeing an increase in your spending because of the remote nature of work and/or your kids learning from home, we know that food can eat up a lot of your dollars in your budget. We hope this resource can help you make the most of the dollars you have while not sacrificing healthy options.

If the answer is "Yes", Financial Navigation could be a resource for you.

Financial Navigation is not all about being in crisis with your money. It's a space where you can get questions you may have answered where a navigator can direct you to a local resource that could help your situation.

Click HERE to complete our interest form or call 734-677-7202 to talk to a Financial Navigator.

We will provide the same quality service virtually along with on-site support for those who have limited access to technology. Appointments for the upcoming tax season open January 2021. Sign up here to be notified when appointments open. In the meantime, our VITA team is eager to assist with tax-related questions. Contact the VITA team through our online form or call 734-677-7235.

Contact Emma Roeder, VITA Program Manager, at eroeder@uwwashtenaw.org

Check out our VITA Volunteer Resource section on our website. VITA volunteer hours also qualify as Continuing Education Units.

If you are interested in setting up an exploratory call with a financial coach, click here to schedule a phone call or video chat consultation.

Are you looking to improve your financial knowledge? Do you want to decrease your stress level around money? If you answered "yes" to either question, our financial resource team is here to help plan your next financial workshop. We provide workshops on the following topics:

Learn more about our workshops on our Financial Education section on our website. If you are interested in hosting a financial education workshop, please contact us at financialresources@uwwashtenaw.org.

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