Your Money

If you'd like to learn more about your money -- how to create a home budget, manage a bank account, save for a goal such as a new home or retirement, use credit wisely, or make informed decisions when buying consumer products -- you've come to the right place! You'll find many useful factsheets and resources here on our web site, as well as a variety of free workshops on topics in personal finance.  Free monthly Consumer Issues Programs cover changing topics, and volunteers on our Consumer Helpline are happy to help you address unresolved consumer complaints.  At CCE-Tompkins, we're here to help, with information and people you can trust!

  • Choose Wisely


    Making wise utility choices is the focus of this FREE program with Mike Danaher of the NY State Attorney General's Office on 6/14. Question & Answer period follows.

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  • Avoid scams!

    Asst. NY Attorney General Mike Danaher at a Consumer Issues Program

    Learn how to avoid Consumer Frauds & Scams with a representative from the NYS Attorney General's Office at this FREE presentation on on 7/12.

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  • car problems

    Photo by Ruben de Rijcke, used courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

    This FREE Consumer Issues program on Thursday 8/9 will address how to avoid and resolve problems with car purchases and repairs. Stay and discuss unresolved consumer issues.

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