dollars and sense program
about the program
Dollars & Sense is a FREE 8-week condensed money management program for those who find it challenging to get ahead in life. The purpose of the Dollars & Sense Program is to gain a better understanding of everyday financial matters. The program provides key money management education in a small, casual environment focusing on topics such as budgeting, spending, and debt management.
Classes start: April 20th
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requirements
You are eligible for this program if you:
- Want to learn more about the basics of saving, credit, banking, spending and budgeting
- Can commit to attending 8 weekly educational seminars
“It’s never too late to start taking charge of your finances
no matter what financial position you are in.”
Dollars & Sense graduate
what you will learn
How to feel in control of your finances
How to pay down debt
How to save for your future or for your next big purchase
How to use (and continue to use) a budget
How to feel confident when making financial decisions
How to be in a stronger financial position in 1, 5, 10 years from now!
PLUS: We offer a certificate of completion for successful participants.
class schedule
We will show you tools, apps and tips to help you build financial stability.
Join us for 8 free weekly sessions on Zoom. In addition to our group classes, our experienced facilitators are available to answer your personal money questions one on one.
Class 1: Your relationship with money
- Explore your values, feelings and assumptions about money
Class 2: Consumerism
- What is consumerism and how does it impact your financial well-being?
Class 3: Budgeting
- Understand how to create a budget and why budgets are the foundation of your finances
Class 4: Banking and Financial Services
- Understand your rights and responsibilities as banking consumers
Class 5: Saving and Investing
- Learn the process of setting savings goals and understand the concept of compound interest
Class 6: Saving and Investing
- Learn about different types of savings and investing solutions that you can use to achieve your savings goals
Class 7: Credit and Debt Management
- Learn about different types of credit products and strategies on how to manage credit effectively
Class 8: Credit and Debt Management
- Explore ways to improve your credit score
“I have learned a lot over the past few weeks. I am so motivated and inspired that I have opened a long-term investment account with my husband. I am also working hard on my budgeting. Thanks to you, I am gaining more confidence in managing my finances.”
Dollars & Sense graduate
“It was an awesome program! The level of interaction and the fact that we were given the opportunity to contact the facilitator outside of the regular timing of the program to ask questions or gain clarification on something we did not understand was so helpful. Thank you!”
Dollars & Sense graduate
programs
current
Date: September 28/30 – November 16/18 2021
