Financial Education
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People assume that educated young professionals like myself have a strong grasp of financial matters in our personal lives, but I really didn't understand many of the basics until I participated in the ‘Financial Fitness’ series. These classes helped me to understand how insurance, investing, banking and other financial management matters can help me build a stronger, better future.
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Homeword’s Financial Fitness class teaches you how to take charge of your financial life, including:
- Getting organized
- Creating a budget that works
- Saving for future goals
- Understanding how to manage credit
- Repairing damaged credit
- Avoiding financial pitfalls and consumer traps
- Understanding taxes and insurance
Classes are taught by a certified financial counselor and other professionals in the community who volunteer their time by providing expert instruction on a range of financial topics.
The class material has been developed based on national curriculums from FDIC and NeighborWorks America.
Classes run nine hours and are offered monthly. If weekday classes don’t work for your schedule, we offer all-day Saturday classes at least twice per year. Check the calendar for upcoming Saturday classes »
Classes are open to the public and cost $10 per person. Childcare vouchers are available upon payment of the registration fee, and financial hardship scholarships are available. Refreshments are also provided.
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Sponsors
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, we are able to provide our financial education program at little cost to our clients. This support is especially crucial and much appreciated given recent federal budget cuts and the lingering economic downturn.
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- Missoula Community Foundation
- Gallagher Western Montana Charitable Foundation
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- US Bancorp Foundation
