Resources

The following resources can assist with everything from employment searches to refinancing your home.

Local Job Links

• The Capital Region Workforce Partnership, a new regional organization operating within Henrico government, is opening an employment transition center in a former county library in Innsbrook not far from many of the corporations that have cut jobs, sought bankruptcy protection or begun the painful process of disappearing entirely. Read more at timesdispatch.com

Richmondjobnet.com

Greater Richmond Partnership career resource center

Online Calculators

Kiplinger Credit Calculator

CNN and Money Magazine Debt Calculator

Bankrate.com Credit Card Calculator

Budgeting

• Capital Area Training Consortium, 226-1941. Job search, resume building for economically disadvantaged individuals or for job lay off.

• Clearpoint Financial Solutions, 1-877-422-9045. Credit counseling, budget management, debt management, first-time home buyer counseling.

• Henrico Extension Service, 501-5150. Educational sessions.

Other Financial Links

Each of these sites have a number of helpful resources, advice and links:

Clark Howard: www.clarkhoward.com

Suze Orman: www.suzeorman.com

Dave Ramsey: www.daveramsey.com

Smart Money Magazine: www.smartmoney.com

Fun Freebies on the Web

Books

BookMooch.com - Exchange your used books with others

PaperbackSwap.com - Exchange your used books with others

Music

Pandora Radio - Create free custom radio stations that play your favorites

Cable/Satellite/HDTV

Hulu.com - Free TV content and movies

Joost.com - Free TV content and movies

FanCast.com - Free TV content and movies