Adult Economic Literacy Series 101- 3 Courses

 

Welcome to our Economic Literacy Workshop Series! Our mission is to equip adults with practical financial wisdom that can be applied in real life. These courses offer industry-tested strategies that will help you make smart financial decisions. We’ve also added interactive exercises to make the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable.

 

Picture yourself taking charge of your financial journey and making informed choices that will shape your future. Get ready for an exciting adventure where you are in control of your financial destiny. Let’s embark on this thrilling ride together and rock your financial future!

 

 

Course 1

 

Understanding Credit and Getting Out of Debt – the participant will learn:

• How to Identify Good Debt vs Bad Debt
• The Benefits of Credit Cards and Establishing Good Credit
• How to Establish Good Credit
• How To identify Predatory Lending Practices
• Debt Collection Practices
• Understanding Credit Reports and Credit Scores
• How to Improve Credit Scores

 

Course 2 

 

Budgeting – the participant will learn:

• Defining Short, Intermediate and Long-Term Goals
• To Create a Budget based on Short, Intermediate and Long-Term Goals
• To Evaluate Monthly Expenses
• Budgeting Activity Practice Scenarios

Note:  The Budgeting Course should be taken after the completion of: Understanding Credit and Getting Out of Debt

 

 

Course 3

 

Banking and Creating Wealth – the participant will learn:

• Consumer Advantages and Disadvantages of various Banking Institutions
• Understanding Check Cashing Institution Disadvantages
• The Benefits of Leveraging Banking Services
• Building and Managing Savings toward Short, Intermediate and Long-Term Goals
• Various Types of Investments

Note: Banking and Creating Wealth should be taken after the completion of the Budgeting course

 

 

Classes will be hosted through the Zoom platform.  This is a non-refundable class, however if you need to reschedule, you will have one reschedule date only to make up the class.  You must request a rescheduling date via email 3 days before the class to info@mindingmybusiness.black.  Once we receive your request, we will cancel you from the class (if you do not hear from us within 48 hours via email send us a second request­).  We will forward a confirmation via email to confirm your rescheduled class date and time and add you to the class roster as a reschedule.

 

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