Community Engaging Events: Get set to own your financial future!
Community class partners have teamed up with Financial Beginnings Washington to bring a series of Financial Wellness classes to our community members!
These programs provide the knowledge and strategies that help reduce debt and manage financial barriers. Participants will develop personalized financial goals such as establishing an emergency savings fund or developing a plan to build and fix credit.
Click on the links below to register for classes at no cost.
Community Class: Protecting Yourself (Webinar)
Thursday, January 6, 2022, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft and Fraud (SAFE)
Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft, frauds, and scams, and what to do if you find yourself targeted by scammers.
Community Class: Goals and Tools (Webinar)
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Budgeting Goals and Tools (SAFE)
Learn the foundation of personal finance planning: budgeting.
Topics covered include: How to Create and Maintain a Personal Budget, Determining Fixed vs. Variable Expenses, and How to Set Short-Term and Long-Term Financial Goals.
Community Class: Credit and Debt (Webinar)
Friday, January 21, 2022, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Understanding Credit (SAFE)
Learn the different ways of establishing credit.
Topics covered include: Borrowers' Responsibilities, How to Monitor Your Credit Score, and How to Understand Loans and Credit Cards.
Community Class: Savings and Retirement (Webinar)
Friday, January 28, 2022, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Savings and Retirement (SAFE)
Learn the different types of investments and how they can help you achieve your financial goals.
Topics covered include: Risk vs. Return, Diversification, Common Options for Retirement Savings, and How to Understand What Kind of Investor/Saver You Are.