Resources in Mason County
Local Banks and Banking Resources
Peninsula Credit Union (Bank On Mason)
Key Bank (Bank On Mason)
Heritage Bank
Olympia Federal Savings
Our Community Credit Union
Umpqua Bank
Bank On Washington
Use this website to locate free or low-cost second chance banking institutions throughout Washington State.
Resources in Mason County
Community Action Council
Community Action Council offers programs to lessen the impacts of poverty. This agency offers seasonal energy assistance, emergency food, home weatherization and much more.
Enterprise for Equity
Enterprise for Equity is uniquely qualified to support entrepreneurs with limited-incomes in the development of their business. If you want to start your own business, this agency is a great resource.
Economic Development Council of Mason County
EDC’s mission is to expand and diversify the economy throughout Mason County by retaining and recruiting jobs, growing sustainable industry clusters, and promoting global competitiveness for Washington State.
Faith in Action
360-275-9115
111 NE Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair, WA 98528
Faith in Action supports independent living for seniors and those living with disabilities.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Mason County is a faith-based housing ministry partnering with the community to improve, maintain and build affordable quality housing for those in need.
Sound Learning
Sound Learning offers adult students classroom instruction and coordinate tutoring groups in a variety of subject areas, including reading, math, writing, computer and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
United Way of Mason County
United Way of Mason County offers the community great volunteer opportunities and raises money for local health and human services.
Washington Information Network 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a local hotline that has a data base of services offered throughout Washington State. If you are having trouble finding the help or services you need, this is a great place to call.
Budgeting
Balance
Balance is a financial education and counseling service committed to helping individuals take control of their finances and reach their goals. On this site, you’ll find information about how you can master your money. This website also has a financial education center for articles on a wide variety of credit and financial topics, and a full suite of other online tools and resources.
Cost of Aging
This 3 part series discusses the future costs of care and aging in the United States.
Dave Ramsey
This website offers sound advice and creative ideas for paying off debt, budgeting, saving, and retirement.
Rocket Money
A budgeting app that can help you track your spending habits, identify ways to save money and get a better handle on your personal finances.
My Money
This is a great government resource for financial information of all kinds including identity protection, budgeting, saving, retirement, student financial aid, and teaching children about money.
Schwab Moneywise
This website offers budgeting tools, ideas for teaching kids about money, ideas for saving, advice for home buying, mortgage refinancing, and much more.
Credit Report and Credit Monitoring
Annual Credit Report
Access your annual credit report for free at this website.
Experian Boost
Get credit for bills like your cell phone, utilities, rent and insurance.
Credit Karma
This is a free credit monitoring service that tracks your Equifax and Transunion credit reports and gives you an estimate of your credit scores.
Credit Sesame
This is a free credit monitoring service that tracks your Experian credit report and give you an estimate of your credit score.
Your Credit Score
This is an informational document that will help you understand what your credit score is and how it affects you financially.
Investment
Edward Jones
A list of Mason County and Olympia financial advisors who can assist you with investments such as retirement accounts and other savings goals.
Acorns
Invest spare change, invest while you bank, earn bonus investments, grow your knowledge and more.
Community Information
Shelton Chamber of Commerce
Shelton Chamber of Commerce has a great community calendar that can keep you up to date on free and low-cost community events in the Shelton area.
North Mason Chamber of Commerce
North Mason Chamber of Commerce has a great community calendar that can keep you up to date on free and low-cost community events in the Belfair area.
Employment and Job Training
Mason County Employment
This website will allow you to see current job opportunities with Mason County.
USA Jobs
USA Jobs is a resource to find government jobs throughout the United States.
WorkSource Mason
WorkSource offers many resources for job seekers including local job listings, career advice, interview prep, and work related classes.
Financial Education Games and Resources for Kids
Biz Kids
Biz Kids have many creative and funny videos about financial topics. Great resource for adults, as well.
Practical Money Skills for Life
This website offers advice for parents for teaching children about money and free online financial education games for kids.
Monetta Mutual Funds Educational Games
This website offers free online financial education games for kids.
U.S. Mint Games for Kids
This website offers free online financial education games for kids.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Games for Kids
This website offers free online financial education games for kids.
Government
Mason County
Online Guide to Government Information Services
Higher Education and Student Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid
You can use this website to look up information about your student loan and apply for student loan repayment programs.
Olympic College
Olympic College is a community college located in Bremerton that also has a campus in Shelton.
South Puget Sound Community College
South Puget Sound Community College is located in Olympia, with an additional campus in Lacey.
Western Governor’s University
An online, fully accredited university at a lower cost than most other universities.
Housing
Crossroads Housing
Crossroads Housing provide guidance, safe temporary housing, and comprehensive case management, as well as referrals to other agencies providing related specialized care.
Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Shelter
Turning Point is an emergency domestic violence shelter located in Shelton.
Identity Theft Protection and Consumer Protection
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. If you think a financial institution has treated you unfairly, you can report your experience at this website.
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. You can report a consumer complaint at this website.
Federal Trade Commission: Taking Charge
This book will guide you through the steps you need to take and who you need to talk to if your identity is stolen.
Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft: MoneyGeek
It’s critical to know what you’re up against when it comes to credit card fraud and identity theft.
Legal Assistance
Northwest Justice Project
Northwest Justice Project provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education and other basic needs.
Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services
Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services provides free legal advice and information for civil (non-criminal) matters to low-income residents of Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
Taxes
My Free Taxes
This is a free tax preparation service provided in partnership of the IRS, H&R Block, and United Way. Can be used by individuals making $50,000 or less per year.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This is the official IRS informational site for all information about Federal Income Tax.
United Way of King County Virtual VITA
Free virtual tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers for families making less than $66,000.
Public Assistance
Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
Apply for public assistance at this website.
Health Insurance
Washington Health Plan Finder
At this website you can apply for Apple Health Coverage or shop for a health plan.
Medicare Advantage - Prescription drug assistance for Washington State
Medicare - Low-Income Subsidy Eligibility
Medicaid - Information on Prescription Drug Coverage Options
Retirement
AARP
AARP is a membership organization for seniors
Social Security
At this official website, you can request a social security card, see how much you have paid into your Social Security, and estimate your retirement benefits.