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Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 70, No. 15 - April 15, 2021
In Honor of LACoFD
Fire Captain Brian Levasseur
On behalf of Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby, Los Angeles County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1014, and our #LACoFD fire family, it is with great sadness and heartbreak we share the active duty passing of one of our own, Fire Captain Brian Levasseur. Captain Levasseur from Fire
Station 170, was a highly-respected member of the LACoFD family who faithfully served our Department and Los Angeles County residents with great courage, skill, and dedication. Hard-working and a mentor and friend to many, Captain Levasseur lived our core values
each and every day, working in several of our busiest fire stations and training many fellow firefighters throughout his career. Please keep the Levasseur family, especially his beautiful and caring daughter, in your thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult
time. Captain Levasseur’s legacy of caring service to others before self will continue to live in each one of us. He will very much be missed by all of us and we will never forget him. RIP Captain Levasseur (aka Sharky). Photos courtesy Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Finance
Take Control Of Your Financial Future
While Managing Pandemic Challenges
(BPT) - A year into the pandemic, many
people have experienced changes in how
they manage their money. With different
spending needs and, in some cases, changes
in income, the ways we balance budgets, save
and monitor credit have become top of mind.
“No matter where you are financially,
budgeting and saving are two key habits that
can help all of us bounce back from life’s
unexpected moments,” said Lawrence Bailey,
head of financial health and community
banking for Chase. “Another important habit
is understanding how credit works and what
goes into a score.”
To help people manage their changing needs
and stay financially healthy now and into
the future, Bailey shares some smart tips
and simple strategies that anyone can adopt:
Build a budget to meet your needs
Three in four people have concerns about
creating a budget that’s flexible and realistic
for how they live, according to the 2020
JPMorgan Chase Financial Needs Study.
It’s a good practice to update your budget
frequently to gain a clear understanding of
where and how you can make adjustments.
Use traditional budgeting tools like the Chase
Budget Builder or digital tools like to help
keep an eye on your expenses and income
as well as find gaps or ways to save.
Use technology to help keep you on track
While algorithms can vary depending on the
credit bureau, an estimated third or more of
your credit score is tied to on-time payments.
Financial technology can help you with
managing your bills and how you get paid
so you never miss a payment. Automate all
you can and set up transaction alerts for
deposits and withdrawals so you stay on top
of money movement.
Monitor and Protect Your Credit
Some actions can impact your credit more
than others, and having a clear picture of
your credit score is critical. Sign up for Chase
Credit Journey for free to check your score,
receive alerts about changes to your report
and get insights on building good credit. This
is important if you are considering applying
for a loan or a credit card, or refinancing
debt or your home loan.
Set Aside Savings
Having money set aside in an emergency
fund can help provide peace of mind. Also,
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