Community Partnership

Make Money Work for YOU
Tuesdays, January 15th, 22nd, 29th and Feb. 5th
Bissett Elementary, 3014 W. Calhoun
5:30 – 8:00 pm

This interactive four week workshop examines personal money beliefs and how your beliefs can help or hinder you in reaching your financial goal. A portion of the workshop will focus on developing a workable budget and setting a family savings goal.

Choose Car Insurance
Mondays, January 14th and 21st
Neighborhood Resource Center
1475 N. Benton
5:30 – 8:00 pm

This two week track will help families understand which factors determine the amount of insurance they need on a vehicle, enable them to read and understand their policy, give them tools to talk with Insurance Agents to negotiate the best rate, and show them how to comparatively shop for insurance.

Use Credit Cards Wisely
Mondays, February 18th and 25th
Neighborhood Resource Center
1475 N. Benton
5:30 – 8:00 pm

This two week track will teach participants how to use credit cards as a tool to attain their financial goals rather than hinder them. Participants will learn how to choose the best credit card for their needs, read credit card statements, use credit cards wisely and interact with credit card companies to ensure they are getting the most out of their service.

Make Decisions about Bankruptcy
March – dates to be determined
Neighborhood Resource Center
1475 N. Benton
5:30- 8:00 pm

This two week track will help participants answer the questions they have about debt and provide the information needed to make educated decisions when considering bankruptcy.

Make the Most of Your Credit Report
Mondays, April 14th and 21st
Neighborhood Resource Center
1475 N. Benton
5:30 – 8:00 pm

Participants will learn how to read a credit report, contact creditors to make changes if necessary and improve their credit score. They will learn how they can utilize their credit report to protect themselves against fraud and to reach their financial goals.