CompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeSign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneyA foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.Appliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.Sign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchYour home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunityThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountFinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencySafety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsSave 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.Utility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyFinancialConsiderations:Know your loanFinancialConsiderations:Protect equityRule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.Federal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgFinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.Do it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidAn energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.Your home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.It may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Once or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsFinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesYour home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyClosingcosts will becharged fora refinance!FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsSign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsSign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesSign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetGet an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeCompact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesProtecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!HomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repairCompactFluorescent LightBulbs can savemore than $40 inelectricity costsover its lifetimeSign ofFinancialDistress:Frequentlyborrow moneyA foreclosurepreventioncounselor willhelp evaluateyour options.Appliancesuse differentamounts ofenergy.Sign ofFinancialDistress:Unsure of whois owed and forhow muchYour home isan investmentin: The life andhealth of yourcommunityThere areother optionsbesidesforeclosure.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreaseyour paymentamountFinancialConsiderations:Contact a HUDapproved HousingCounselingAgencySafety repairsshould comebefore aestheticrepairs orimprovementsSave 1-3% ofthe home’svalue per yearfor repairs andmaintenance.Utility companiesmay offer rebatesto offset the costof upgradingenergy efficiencyFinancialConsiderations:Know your loanFinancialConsiderations:Protect equityRule of Thumb: A newinterest rate should be2% below the rate ofcurrent mortgage andyou should plan to livethere at least 3 moreyears.Federal & Statetax credits mayalso be availablefor energyefficiencywww.dsireusa.orgFinancialConsiderations:Beware ofrescue scamsand predatorylenders.Do it yourselfEnergy Audit:www.hes.lbl.govRefinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill decreasethe total interestpaidAn energy efficientappliance maycost more upfrontbut operating costis less.Your home isan investmentin: Yourfinancial futureAppliances with theenergy star logo areconsidered moreenergy efficient thanthe averagecomparable model.It may take up to ayear to adjust tomortgagepayments and thetrue costs of homeownership.Once or twice ayear, walk throughyour house andcheck thecondition of all itsparts andstructures.Refinancingcan bebeneficial if itwill changeyour loan to afixed rateHeating orcooling yourhome typicallytakes up 56%of your utilitybillsFinancialConsiderations:PrioritizeexpensesYour home isan investmentin: Shelter andprotection foryour familyClosingcosts will becharged fora refinance!FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsSign ofFinancialDistress:Rely onOvertimeSign of FinancialDistress: Morethan 20% of take-home pay is usedfor non-mortgagedebt repaymentsSign ofFinancialDistress: Usingsavings to meetcurrentexpensesSign ofFinancialDistress: Onlyable to makeminimumpaymentsFinancialConsiderations:Adjust yourbudgetGet an EnergyAudit: Test andevaluates theenergyefficiency of thehomeCompact FluorescentLight Bulbs use 75percent less energythan standardincandescent bulbsand last up to 10times longer.FinancialConsiderations:Save money forrepairsENERGYSTAR qualifiedhomes save15-20% onutilitiesProtecting yourhome is morethan just addinglocks or smokedetectorsNew homebuyersshould not take onany new debt forat least one yearafter closing!HomeMaintenance:Keep yourhome clean andin good repair

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(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs can save more than $40 in electricity costs over its lifetime
  2. Sign of Financial Distress: Frequently borrow money
  3. A foreclosure prevention counselor will help evaluate your options.
  4. Appliances use different amounts of energy.
  5. Sign of Financial Distress: Unsure of who is owed and for how much
  6. Your home is an investment in: The life and health of your community
  7. There are other options besides foreclosure.
  8. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease your payment amount
  9. Financial Considerations: Contact a HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency
  10. Safety repairs should come before aesthetic repairs or improvements
  11. Save 1-3% of the home’s value per year for repairs and maintenance.
  12. Utility companies may offer rebates to offset the cost of upgrading energy efficiency
  13. Financial Considerations: Know your loan
  14. Financial Considerations: Protect equity
  15. Rule of Thumb: A new interest rate should be 2% below the rate of current mortgage and you should plan to live there at least 3 more years.
  16. Federal & State tax credits may also be available for energy efficiency www.dsireusa.org
  17. Financial Considerations: Beware of rescue scams and predatory lenders.
  18. Do it yourself Energy Audit: www.hes.lbl.gov
  19. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease the total interest paid
  20. An energy efficient appliance may cost more upfront but operating cost is less.
  21. Your home is an investment in: Your financial future
  22. Appliances with the energy star logo are considered more energy efficient than the average comparable model.
  23. It may take up to a year to adjust to mortgage payments and the true costs of home ownership.
  24. Once or twice a year, walk through your house and check the condition of all its parts and structures.
  25. Refinancing can be beneficial if it will change your loan to a fixed rate
  26. Heating or cooling your home typically takes up 56% of your utility bills
  27. Financial Considerations: Prioritize expenses
  28. Your home is an investment in: Shelter and protection for your family
  29. Closing costs will be charged for a refinance!
  30. Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
  31. Sign of Financial Distress: Rely on Overtime
  32. Sign of Financial Distress: More than 20% of take-home pay is used for non-mortgage debt repayments
  33. Sign of Financial Distress: Using savings to meet current expenses
  34. Sign of Financial Distress: Only able to make minimum payments
  35. Financial Considerations: Adjust your budget
  36. Get an Energy Audit: Test and evaluates the energy efficiency of the home
  37. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
  38. Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
  39. ENERGY STAR qualified homes save 15-20% on utilities
  40. Protecting your home is more than just adding locks or smoke detectors
  41. New homebuyers should not take on any new debt for at least one year after closing!
  42. Home Maintenance: Keep your home clean and in good repair