Press release from OnTrack WNC:
August Financial Education Schedule
Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166.
Housing Classes
Homebuyer Education Series – ($50.00 participant fee)
Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate / lending / legal professionals so that you can make an informed decision about the biggest investment you will probably ever make. Certificate received upon completion.
- (4-part class) Mondays and Wednesdays, July 30, August 1, 6 & 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Money Management and Credit Classes
Our most popular seminar deals with the basics of budgeting, setting goals, planning spending to realize goals, saving strategies, and tracking spending.
- Saturdays, August 4 & 11 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Mondays, August 13, 20 & 27 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
- Tuesdays, August 14 & 21 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Understanding Credit. Get it. Keep it. Improve it.
Find out what credit is and why it’s important. Understand what affects your credit score. Gain knowledge of method to repair or establish credit.
- Tuesday, August 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Thursday, August 23 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
A budget plan is one of the best tools for financial empowerment. Learn how income, expenses, and debt all affect a successful budget and gain tools to help you create a realistic budget. Additionally, everyone has a different solution for managing debt. This class will discuss the array of options for managing your debt.
- Tuesday, August 7 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 13 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Thursday, August 30 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Everyone, nearly every day, faces some sort of conflict in their life. Much of the time, this is due to matters of money. Different expectations, beliefs, abilities, assumptions, and needs result in frustration on both sides. This class will help you understand the reasons for conflict, how to handle it and what it may be able to teach you about your own relationship with money.
· Thursday, August 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Women’s Financial Empowerment Center
Thinking about purchasing a home, but don’t know where to start? Between realtors, banks, closing costs, and inspections, the task can seem overwhelming. But don’t worry – this introduction to first time homebuying will provide the answers you’ve been looking for and resources to help!
- Thursday, August 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. In this class, we’ll discuss how it happens, identify popular fraud and scam techniques, learn how to prevent identity theft, and explain what to do if you’re a victim of identity theft.
- Thursday, August 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Going to College Without Going Broke
In this class, participants will learn about the mysterious world of financial aid, where to find scholarships, student loan forgiveness and repayment options, and avoiding scams targeted to students.
· Thursday, August 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
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Pre-registration required. Call OnTrack WNC today at 255-5166.
All classes listed are held at OnTrack WNC offices – 50 South French Broad Ave. Second Floor. For more information, contact Tamara Lee at TamaraL@ontrackwnc.org or 828-210-4953.
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