Center for Economic Progress

Everyone benefits when workers and their families keep more of what they earn. Center for Economic Progress (CEP) staff and hundreds of volunteers provide high-quality tax preparation and tax-related legal and financial services to over 20,000 people in Chicago and surrounding communities. CEP improves the quality of life for families and communities by helping them to benefit

Mothers Trust Foundation

“Mothers Trust Foundation provides immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income children living in Lake County, Illinois.  The Foundation’s goal is to provide hope, build confidence, and make a positive difference in a young person’s life.”

Catholic Charities

“Since 1910, CCUSA has served as a national advocate for the most vulnerable in our nation, guided by the basic belief in the inherent dignity of every human being. CCUSA, vigorously advocates for poverty reduction programs at the federal level, supports our local agencies in their provision of essential services to those in need and

Northwestern Mutual Financial Planner, Kathy McDonald

Mission Statement: “As a Northwestern Mutual financial representative, my mission is to reflect the trust, honesty and integrity that are inherent in the network. I am committed to providing each of my clients with strong financial solutions that are tailored to their particular needs and goals. You know what you want in life. What you may not

Dave Ramsey–Financial Author, Speaker

“The Dave Ramsey Show: More than 4 million listeners participate in life-changing radio each weekday.” “Many companies define success based on the dollars coming in, but at The Lampo Group, we define our success by the number of lives changed: listeners getting out of debt, readers taking their first Baby Step and saving $1,000, FPU graduates

Quicken–Financial Software

“The best free way to manage your money online Quicken Online and Mint.com join forces to save you money. Quicken Online and Mint.com combine the best features from each service into a single product known as Mint. Shows all your accounts in one place so you know where your money is going Helps set a

Debtors Anonymous

“Debtors Anonymous offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others. Most people incur debt at various points in their lives, whether taking out a student loan for college or buying a first car or a house. For some people, unsecured debt, which

Get a Financial Life

“If you’ve been meaning to get your finances in shape but have no idea where to start, this is your playbook: The all-new edition of the New York Times bestseller Get a Financial Life busts open the system, teaching tricks for becoming master of your own money universe. No matter what’s happening in the economy, all the guidance you need is

Financial Planner–Bill Laipple of GCG Financial

“GCG Financial is a premier financial services firm built on a tradition of ‘doing what is right.’ Our mission is to enhance the financial security of our clients. Whether serving a business or family, we provide innovative solutions and the resources, expertise and support necessary to deliver an exceptional client experience.”

The Oxford Group–Charlie Heekin

“Oxford Financial Group, Ltd.™, is dedicated to enhancing the financial lives and enriching the family legacies of our clients as well as the institutional clients with whom we work. As a privately held financial and investment advisory firm, we offer independent, unbiased financial counsel focused on our clients’ unique needs and priorities. While this independence