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Habitat is partnering with Tacoma Goodwill & Key Bank’s financial literacy program to provide the most updated, professional financial literacy program for all selected Habitat homeowners.
There are five classes, all of which are mandatory for Habitat families.
Class #1: Banking Basics |
Class #2: Goal Setting |
Class #3: Borrowing Money |
Class #4: Saving for Retirement |
Class #5: Move-in |
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Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6-9 pm |
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6-9 pm |
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 6-9 pm |
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 6-9 pm |
Saturday, Apr. 26, 10 am |
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- Advantages of having a checking account- How to choose a bank- Using your bank account- Overcoming past banking problems- ATM cards vs. debit cards vs. credit cardsAccount Management & Protection- Opening, reading, and filing your mail- Balancing the account- Protecting your account- Identity theft |
- Money personality- Developing goals- Overcoming challengesSpending Plan- Creating a spending plan- Cutting expenses- Wants vs. Needs- Spending leaks- Increasing income |
- Interest, Fees- Compound Interest- Good vs. Bad Credit- Making a major purchase- Predatory LendingProtecting Your AssetsInsurance vocabularyCar InsuranceMedical InsuranceHome / Renters InsuranceLife Insurance |
- Why you should save for retirement- Different types of retirement accounts- InvestingCredit ReportsWhat’s on your credit reportWhat is a credit scoreHow is your score calculatedHow to read your credit report |