August Financial Education Schedule
Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166.
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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, August 12, 14, 19 & 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Home Energy Efficiency – Thanks to sponsorship support from The Biltmore Company® there is NO CHARGE for this class or for the energy saving tools.
- Thursday, August 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 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 10 & 17 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.
- Friday, August 2 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 19 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 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.
- Monday, August 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Thursday, August 15 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 26 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Women’s Financial Empowerment Center
Preventing Identity Theft
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 8 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 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
- Monday, August 5 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Assessing Your Insurance Needs
In this class, you will learn about basic insurance needs such as homeowners insurance, car insurance, life insurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses and other aspects of being properly covered. This is a fantastic class to get yourself up to speed on how to best protect your assets.
- Thursday, August 22 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Planning for Your Financial Future
Are you ready to start investing your money but not sure how to begin? Learn the basic vocabulary and concepts that will help you in taking the plunge into smart financial investing.
- Tuesday, August 27 from 12:00 to 1:30 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