Planning SMARTer at NCC

05/22/2023

From June 5th to August 18th, PVEN is offering FREE MEALS every Monday through Friday from 11am-1pm at the Chestnuthill Park in Brodheadsville.

Meals are available for kids ages 18 and under. Meals must be eaten on site - grab & go meals are NOT available at this time due to a change in USDA regulations.

Anyone with children age 18 and under is encouraged to take advantage of this free meal service.

Questions? Call PVEN at (570) 992-3136

05/22/2023

05/12/2023

Registration for our June workshops is now OPEN!

Have a complicated relationship with money that you want to change? Feel overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with the bills, and want to learn how to handle things differently? Sign up today for our FREE online money management workshop!

The best part? Qualified Monroe County residents (18+) can earn a $50 Weis Markets gift card for participating in all four (4) June sessions.

Sign up here -> https://forms.gle/KTnQ7ixTfZGTXMb48

Questions? Call/text our team at 570.664.0667 or email us at [email protected].

05/11/2023

Are you graduating from NCC or transferring to another school? You may receive a Workday inbox item asking you to complete federal loan exit counseling. This tool will remind you of the loans you’ve taken and what possible repayment could look like.

05/10/2023

05/10/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s talk about mental health and homelessness. Currently 75% of the people we are working with at S2F have a mental health diagnosis, both treated and untreated. Anxiety and depression are common given the situations they are in, but so are significant mental illnesses that impact a persons ability to follow through on tasks, hold down a job, and maintain stable housing. Our team works hard to connect each person to the right provider to address their mental wellness to help them get back on their feet.

05/08/2023

Considering your first home? Learn more about the process in this workshop. There is no cost to attend. Click the link to register: https://www.nwnepa.org/news-events/events.html/event/2023/05/20/monroe-county-homebuyer-workshop/432710

04/28/2023

A big thing we talk about at Planning SMARTer is creating healthy money habits. It's HOW, not how much. Saving, like everything else, is a lifelong skill and habit. You’re never too young to start learning and implementing positive savings behaviors. You’re also never too old to make positive changes, break cycles, and chart a different path when it comes to your finances.

Financial confidence comes from building healthy financial habits and using the resources you know are available to you – this is your financial confidence!

04/27/2023

It’s & we're here to remind you about ONE THING: Paying down debt IS Saving! Want some quick tips to help you pay down your debt faster? Check out this resource from Military Saves on the Snowball and Avalance methods of paying off debt. Which have you tried?

04/26/2023

Figuring out what to focus on first can be really challenging, especially for service members and their families. Check out these 6 savings goals and milestones to prioritize by USAA and Military Saves!

6 saving goals and milestones that will get your hard earned money working for you so you can take your dream vacation or retire on your terms.