Debra Hurston

Voting is about more than choosing a candidate. It has more to do with participating in the decisions that shape your family, your community, and your future

The decisions that shape our lives are being made every day—whether we are paying attention or not. They can affect what we pay for housing, health care, and everyday necessities; the opportunities available to our families; and the resources available in our communities. We have more information at our fingertips than ever before, but access to information does not automatically make us informed. Being informed is a choice—and it requires intention. It means asking questions, seeking...

The numbers are staggering, but they don't have to determine what comes next. Whether you are working toward homeownership, trying to build savings, growing a business, planning for retirement, or simply trying to make better financial decisions, building wealth starts with knowing what opportunities are available to you—and taking the next step. For individuals and families, that may mean creating a realistic budget, improving credit, establishing an emergency fund, purchasing a home,...