Parents will learn some easy to implement techniques to teach kids about savings, giving, and spending.
Participants will learn about the various types of financing including secured, unsecured, joint, secondary and short-term/high interest credit. They will also learn about leasing versus buying a vehicle, mortgages and student loans.
Participants will learn about the costs involved in purchasing and maintaining a home. They will also learn what is required to qualify for a mortgage and decide whether renting or owning is better for them.
Participants will gather tips on how to save on various household expenses including utilities, transportation, groceries and personal items. Participants will also be encouraged to share their best practices with each other.
Participants will learn 3 different systems to manage the challenges of budgeting irregular income.
Participants will learn ways to increase income, reduce expenses and live on a retirement income without having to rely on credit to get by.
Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans and tips on frugal meal plans.
Participants will learn what important documents they need to have, how to store them securely, and how to create a "just in case something happens to me" sheet so their loved ones can take care of their affairs.
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