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Did you ever wonder why coin banks are shaped like pigs?  Honestly, why not a squirrel? At least they SAVE their nuts for winter.   Mice and beavers are known to do the same.  Ever heard of a beaver bank?  Actually, the piggy bank was just a big misunderstanding.  Here’s what we found… “During the Middle […]

Check out our article in the February 2010 issue of the the Business Monthly.  This month we’re talking about how financial education programs can be more effective if the behavioral change process is considered.  See the article: Financial Counseling Helps Nonprofit Clients Make Lasting Changes Then, join us at the Association for Community Services on […]

Welcome to makingCHANGE – Financial Wellness Center! We are a non-profit organization located in Howard County, MD dedicated to improving financial literacy. We offer educational programs, including our flagship online program makingCHANGE and in-person seminars in central Maryland. Additionally, we are working to develop partnerships locally to create a network of stakeholders that are committed […]