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Space heaters cause about 1,700 fires every year and account for 43% of home heating fire deaths. Most of these fires are completely preventable. At The Resource Center, we understand why people [...]

There’s a phone call we get every winter that nobody wants to make. It usually comes early in the morning after temperatures have been below 20 degrees for a few days. The homeowner wakes [...]

Winter in Springfield can be unpredictable. One day it’s 50 degrees, the next we’re dealing with ice storms or single-digit temperatures. At The Resource Center, we see the aftermath [...]

Ladies, it’s time to break the silence and take hold of your own financial destiny! Too often, women are neglected and under-served in the financial realm. Building financial confidence [...]

It’s been a few months since you made that 2023 New Year’s resolution to get your finances in order. So how’s it going? Are you making progress? Or is it time to make a change? [...]

In 2021, the official poverty rate for the United States was 11.6%, which accounts for over 37.9 million people. For our community in Springfield, Missouri, this number increases to 21.7%. Like [...]

It’s been said before that death and taxes are the only two certainties in life. Clearly, paying taxes is not something most people look forward to. Because of this, you may be tempted to get [...]

K-Rog Wildcat TV & Radio When the pandemic forced everyone to stay home, one group of friends got creative in their boredom and accidentally made a community resource.  Defacto Station [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has more and more people asking about life insurance. What is it? How does it work? What types of life insurance policies are there? How do I choose the right one? How much [...]

What Factors Determine Car Insurance Rates in Missouri? Every driver is unique. And every car insurance policy is tailored to a unique set of circumstances.  How much you pay also depends on many [...]