My name is Lasonja Fagin and I’m from Thomaston, GA. Two short years ago, I was squeezing into a size 12 and needing to lose weight to improve my overall health. I had experienced the detrimental effects of my mom being overweight as she battled diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure which eventually led

Empowering Women’s Health Did you know May 10th – 16th is Women’s Health Week?  The goal of this time is to empower women to make their health a priority!  Often women put the wellness of others before their own health and this week we are encouraging women to put themselves first! In celebration of National

It is officially that time of year again…DDI Scholarship Time & we are SUPER EXCITED!!! Wooohooo!!!  Last year, DDI was able to give away our 1st scholarship to an amazing senior from Upson-Lee High School, Miss Breuna Brown.  Miss Brown has since successfully completed her 1st year at the University of Georgia and is well

  And the winner of 2015 Financial Four is (drum roll please)………. PAMELA GIPSON!!!!!  In honor of DDI’s 2015 campaign to highlight the Importance of Financial Literacy, we were proud to support the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) Financial Four Bracket, because we know that financial literacy improves only when we can LEARN &

Step 7 Make your money count To develop an accurate picture of the amount of money you will have in the future, take a look back.  Decide if your income will be from the same or from different sources and the amount of income you can expect to earn in the future. Use the Income

On April 4th and 6th, 2015, millions of households watched as 4 of the Top NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball teams dueled each other for title and a place in sports history. For many of us who love college basketball, completing your “bracket” during March Madness becomes an annual tradition marked by frequent heartaches and

Step 6 Clean up your credit report If you find an error on your credit reports, you’ll need to know your rights. Your most effective weapon in dealing with the credit bureaus is the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Legally, the FCRA protects you by requiring credit bureaus to furnish correct and complete information to

Step 5 Get copies of your credit reports Your credit reports can provide a snapshot of your overall financial situation. Reviewing your credit reports for accuracy can also help you to identify errors or fraudulent activity. Fortunately, it is easier than ever to obtain copies of your reports. The FACT Act gives every consumer the

Step 4 Set yourself up for success While all members should be aware of the family’s overall financial situation, choosing one person to conduct the day-to-day financial tasks is a good way to stay on top of things. The appointed individual should be organized and a good communicator. They should be given uninterrupted time to do

Step 3 Clearing out financial clutter You may be anxious to get started, but it is hard to get motivated when you are knee-deep in paperwork. Getting your financial house organized is a great way to begin on your path toward financial wellness. But before you bulldoze that pile, you should know that some things