United Way Free Financial Education Workshops
March 13, 2009
COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009
WHAT: FREE financial education workshop series covering basic principles of budgeting, saving, and planning for your family’s future.
· Series 1 – Learn about spending habits, budgeting, savings and financial institutions,
· Series 2—Explore borrowing basics, credit history, types of loans and credit cards and how to make credit decisions
· Series 3—Determine readiness, benefits and pitfalls of purchasing big ticket items like autos and homes
Visit www.uway.org for full series description.
WHEN:
March 17th to May 30th
WHERE:
The Cooperative Ministry, 3821 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29204.
WHY:
The rising costs of housing, healthcare, utilities, and education, coupled with changes in the economy, have left many hardworking individuals struggling to support themselves and their families. Through a Community Impact Grant to The Cooperative Ministry, United Way of the Midlands is supporting an initiative aimed at helping individuals and families receive the tools that will allow them to attain and preserve assets, become more financially stable, and achieve long-term economic independence.
COST:
Admission is FREE and open to the public. For more information and to register, contact Brandi Richardson, Financial Development Coordinator at The Cooperative Ministry 799-3853 ext 325.
Visit www.uway.org for more information. Please feel free to add this to your events calendar.
