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Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 80, No. 14 - April 8, 2021
In Honor of Former Warrior
Football Coach John Featherstone
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that beloved former El Camino College Football Coach John Featherstone passed away March 20 after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Coach Featherstone, fondly known as “Feather,” was revered by
thousands of former students and supporters of Warrior athletics, and was a community college football icon. He retired from El Camino College in 2015 after 31 seasons, with an overall record of 214-119-2. Coach Featherstone will be greatly missed throughout the South
Bay and beyond by the thousands of individuals he nurtured to greatness during his awe-inspiring career. Photo courtesy El Camino College.
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Finance from page 3
about five months to pay off loans, costing
an average of $520 in additional financing
charges.[2]
The good news? There are ways that can
help you stretch your dollar further, from
one paycheck to the next.
1. Go digital
If you’re not getting what you need from
your current bank or are looking to bank for
the first time, you should know that digital
banking these days is a safe, accessible and
affordable option.
2. Direct deposit = Quick
Access to Pay
Did you know you can actually access your
paycheck a day or two early? When you’ve
got bills due or need groceries before your
paycheck hits your bank, you need your
money quicker. Options like payday loans
can end up costing you hundreds in fees and
even cashing your paycheck can delay your
payday even further.
3. Plan Ahead to Avoid Fees
First, get a clear picture of where your
money is going each month - and when. On
a calendar, map out what bills are due when,
when subscriptions like Netflix will charge
you, and when you’ll be paid.
If one part of the month contains most
of the due dates, call your creditor to ask if
you can move the due date, easing the strain
on that pay period. If you can get bills paid
on time, that means fewer late fees - and a
better credit score in your future.
4. Build Savings Little by Little
Since there’s no way to be ready for every
unexpected bill or expense, you’ll have
more peace of mind if you start building an
emergency fund right away. Setting aside
even a small amount each pay period will
add up over time. You’ll thank yourself when
an emergency doesn’t plunge you into debt.
5. Start Safely Building
and Improving Credit
Having a higher credit score makes it easier
and less expensive to borrow money when
you need to - such as for a car loan or home
mortgage. Building better credit takes time, but
there are ways to do so today that will open the
door to better options tomorrow. Taking these
steps may help you get to your next payday
with a lot less stress. A little planning and the
right tools can go a long way in helping you
improve your financial well-being for the future.
[1] How America Banks: Household Use
of Banking and Financial Services (2020,
October 19)
[2] Payday Lending in America: Who
Borrows, Where They Borrow, and Why
(2012, July) •