﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporation Blog</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><item><title>BVAHC announces the expanded Financial Fitness Center</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/8/BVAHC-announces-the-expanded-Financial-Fitness-Center</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/1/9/Financial-Fitness-Center-Logo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.bvahc.org/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/1/9/Financial-Fitness-Center-Logo.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>(College Station, Texas) – The Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporation is pleased to announce an expansion of the Financial Fitness Center. With this new Center, BVAHC will provide financial counseling and coaching to the Greater Brazos Valley with an emphasis on Low and Moderate Income families.  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/8/BVAHC-announces-the-expanded-Financial-Fitness-Center"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Announcements</category><category>Programs</category></item><item><title>Small-dollar loan program: A win-win situation for employers and employees</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/7/Small-dollar-loan-program-A-win-win-situation-for-employers-and-employees</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>10 ways the free CLC employee loan program can strengthen employee loyalty, decrease employee turnover, and enhance your bottom line!  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/7/Small-dollar-loan-program-A-win-win-situation-for-employers-and-employees"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Programs</category></item><item><title>Where you live is more important than you think!</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/6/Where-you-live-is-more-important-than-you-think</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:22:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Check out this interactive quiz: with each question you answer, you get to see what Home should look like for all of us. After each question you’ll learn how your Home and community affect your day-to-day quality of life.  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/6/Where-you-live-is-more-important-than-you-think"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title>5 Steps to Tackle Credit Card Debt – by Kelly E. Lindner</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/5/5-Steps-to-Tackle-Credit-Card-Debt-–-by-Kelly-E-Lindner</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:18:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes we spend money we don’t have — sometimes out of need (like car or home repair) and sometimes because we want to (like getting the latest gadget or enjoying a night out). Whether you’re the victim of circumstance or just occasionally less than frugal, when you create debt, it’s a good idea to pay it off. Add it up. Before you do anything, tally up your total credit card debt, including medical bills and personal loans. If you owe more than half your annual income, consider getting professional help.  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/5/5-Steps-to-Tackle-Credit-Card-Debt-–-by-Kelly-E-Lindner"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title>With a Thought Towards Rebuilding</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/4/With-a-Thought-Towards-Rebuilding</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>AUSTIN, TEXAS – On behalf of the building and remodeling industry in Texas, the members of the Texas Association of Builders want to express their heartfelt sympathies to anyone affected by the tropical storm and Hurricane Harvey that hit the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend. The professional building and remodeling community stands ready to assist our neighbors as we work to rebuild the homes and communities that have been destroyed or damaged.  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/4/With-a-Thought-Towards-Rebuilding"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title>Rebuild with Confidence</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/3/Rebuild-with-Confidence</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:12:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>AUSTIN, TEXAS – On behalf of the building and remodeling industry in Texas, the members of the Texas Association of Builders want to express their heartfelt sympathies to anyone affected by the tropical storm and Hurricane Harvey that hit the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend. The professional building and remodeling community stands ready to assist our neighbors as we work to rebuild the homes and communities that have been destroyed or damaged.  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/3/Rebuild-with-Confidence"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Public Notices</category></item><item><title>Disaster Resources for You and Your Clients</title><link>https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/2/Disaster-Resources-for-You-and-Your-Clients</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc on Texas and is not yet finished in the region as we write this to you. News outlets are on overload bringing America up to date on the tragedy unfolding before us. How can you help?  One way is to know the resources available to you and to your clients.  <a href="https://www.bvahc.org/Resources/Blog/ArticleID/2/Disaster-Resources-for-You-and-Your-Clients"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Public Notices</category></item></channel></rss>