All workshops are on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm via Zoom. Registration is required at Tinyurl.com/nrec939
April 3 – Finances for a Lifetime – A daily money manager will go over
- Financial well-beinga
- Steps to attain financial success
- Budgeting & tracking expenses
- The affordability index
- Compounding
- What kind of spender you are
April 10 – Good Credit: How to Get It – A financial coach will:
- Explain how the credit system works
- Provide tips on how to establish good credit quickly
- Discuss ways to improve your credit score
April 17 – Banking & Budgeting basics – A bank branch leader will:
- Provide an overview of the basics of banking
- Assess your budget and savings plan
- Lay out ways to build and repair your credit
April 24 – Budgeting and Debt Reduction – A financial coach will review:
- Budgeting
- SMART goals
- Debt reduction
- Credit card interest
- Managing debt
- Saving money
May 1st – Meet a realtor – A realtor will discuss:
- How to find and select your homebuying team (i.e., realtor, mortgage officer, etc.)
- Important tips on how to find the right home for you
- All the steps leading up to settlement day
May 8th – Car buying: Put Yourself in the Driver’s Seat – An auto broker will help you:
- Learn how to research the kind of car you need, want, and can afford to buy
- Figure out how to pay for a car
- Understand all of the steps of the car-buying process
May 15 – Paying for College – A financial officer will:
- Explain the cost of schooling
- Explore the various ways to finance your or your child(ren)’s education via government loans and grants, as well as private scholarships and loans
May 22 – Buying Your First Home – A mortgage officer will cover:
- How to choose the best – and most affordable – mortgage for you
- The components and consideration of a mortgage
- House hunting
- The mortgage application process
May 29 – Save Like a Millionaire – A certified financial planner will:
- Provide you with tips on how to develop a financial plan
- Explain the difference between savings vs. investment accounts
- Teach you how to take advantage of the principle of compounding
- Coach you on ways to save and invest