SMART Goal
Set a SMART Goal Looking to make some changes or accomplish something you have been wanting to do? Goal setting is just the thing to help make that...
Money Habits
Master Your Finances Managing your money effectively is crucial for a secure financial future. Learn how to instill good money habits that can help...
52-Week Money Challenge
Join the Challenge “I can’t save over $1,000” - stop right there. YES, you can, and this challenge can help you do so without feeling overwhelmed....
Community Land Trust Partnership
Family Houston and Houston Community Land Trust (HCLT) partner together to help more individuals and families purchase homes! We provide services to...
Credit Score
How to Increase Your Credit Score There are 5 factors that affect your credit score: Payment history Credit utilization (how much of your revolving...
DownPayment
Strategies to Save for a Down Payment Figure out how much down payment you will need Don't forget to consider moving and closing costs Closing costs...
DTI
Lenders use debt-to-income ratio (DTI) — along with credit history — to evaluate whether a borrower can repay a loan. To calculate your DTI, add up...
How to Build a Good Resume
How long should my resume be? A resume should preferably be one page. However, two pages is OK so long as the information is relevant to the...
Tax Tips
When are taxes due? The deadline for most individuals and businesses to file was extended to May 17, 2021. Due to the winter storm in Texas the...
Life Insurance
What is life insurance? Do I really need it? These are common questions our financial coaches get asked. Life Insurance is an insurance policy...
Resources for You
COVID-19 is affecting many people, but just how much damage is COVID-19 is doing to the workforce? According to the Texas Workforce...
Career Changes and Retirement
Advice from Family Houston Financial & Employment Coaches 82% of people ages 45 and older have reported successful transitions to a new career...
Carla Achieves her Dream of Financial Stability
When Carla came to Family Houston, she felt overwhelmed by debt. She attained a Master’s degree from Columbia University, but that diploma also came...
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