April Financial Education Schedule
Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166.
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) Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 18, 20, 25 & 27 from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Learn the basics about Reverse Mortgages. This class will help
you:
- Finally understand what a reverse mortgage is and how they work.
- Learn how reverse mortgages can provide cash to homeowners over
age 62.
- Understand how the loans are paid back.
- Learn about different scenarios and how a reverse mortgage can
be helpful; and
- Determine if you have enough equity in your home for a reverse
mortgage to be a good solution for you by getting a free estimate at the end of
the class.
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Thursday, April 20 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
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Money Management and Credit Classes
Manage Your Money Series
Our most popular seminar deals with the basics of budgeting,
setting goals, planning spending to realize goals, saving strategies, and
tracking spending.
- Saturdays, April 29 & May 6 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.
- Thursday, April 6 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Friday, April 21 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Budgeting and Debt Class
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.
- Wednesday, April 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Monday, April 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
- Friday, April 28 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
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Women's Financial Empowerment Center
Emotions and Spending
This class explores the powerful role of emotion in our use of
money, and provides tools for understanding those connections and working
with the influential pull our emotions have on our spending patterns.
- Monday, April 3 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Introduction to Homebuying
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!
- Monday, April 10 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 26 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
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.
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Wednesday, April 19 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
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