Using Credit Cards Wisely

February 14 10:30 AM  or February 23 5:30 PM 

A credit card can be a valuable financial tool. However, before racking up big charges on multiple cards, participants should learn smart ways to handle their credit cards and take a disciplined approach.

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Understanding Credit

March 14 10:30 AM  or March 23 5:30 PM

Credit: Many want it but how do you get it? This session covers all aspects of becoming an educated credit consumer, including how lenders evaluate for credit approval, factors that impact credit qualification, how credit scoring works, and ways money management today impacts credit standing tomorrow

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Raising a Money Smart Kid

April 11 10:30 AM or April 20 5:30 PM

Earning money, spending and saving are important lessons children learn very early on in life. This session will help guide parents on effective ways to educate children about financial responsibility that can last a lifetime.

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Financially Savvy Seniors

May 9 10:30 AM or May 18 5:30 PM

Retirement can be a great time for seniors if they are prepared financially. Attendees will learn about specific retirement concerns such as managing money, Medicare, Social Security, improving cash flow, insurance, investing, estate planning, and more.

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Becoming a Homeowner

June 13 10:30 AM or June 23 5:30 PM

Homeownership starts well before the contracts are signed—preparation is one of the keys to a smooth home buying process. This session covers all major pre-purchase topics such as budgeting, the down payment, credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and the mortgage lending process..

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Drive Away Happy: Car Buying Decisions

July 11 10:30 AM or June 20 5:30 PM

Getting a car can be overwhelming and stressful with all the decisions to make: new or used; buy or lease; zero percent financing or rebate (not to mention what color to pick). Participants will learn tips and tricks to have the best car shopping experience possible, while also making wise financing decisions.

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Safeguarding Kids’ Identity & Online Privacy

August 8 10:30 AM or August 17 5:30 PM

Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyber-bullying. This workshop covers important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior.

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Psychology of Spending

September 12 10:30 AM or September 21 5:30 PM

We all have a “money personality” and it has a major impact on our attitudes, relationship with money, and spending habits. By understanding this, individuals can monitor and adjust their behaviors to make smart money decisions. This session will teach strategies and tactics to decode personality types to gain control over finances.

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Federal vs Private Student Loans

October 10 10:30 AM PST or October 19 5:30 PM

This workshop explains key differences between federal and private student loans, and compares eligibility, interest rates, repayment plans and more. Participants will learn how to choose the option that best suits their needs.

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Breezing Through the Holidays

November 7 10:30 AM PST/1:30 PM EST or November 16 5:30 PM PST/8:30 EST

It may be called “the most wonderful time of the year” but December can also be filled with unwanted debt with holiday spending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid that year-end credit card crunch and sidestep debt traps in the future.

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Identity Theft Solutions

December 5 10:30 AM  or December 14 5:30 PM 

Identity theft is becoming more common and sophisticated than ever. Session participants will learn the methods that identity thieves use to access confidential information, tools for preventing ID theft, and steps to take should identity theft occur.

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