dollars and sense program
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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.
Contact us for class start times and availability.
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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
“You can learn a lot in a short amount of time, and it’s never too late to change your financial habits.”
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 made changes in my life such as budgeting my finances and started to put money away for savings. I have a plan to pay off my debt. And also decided to go back to school. A lot has changed for the better for me and my children in just a few short weeks! I feel incredible to be able to take control of my finances now.”
Dollars & Sense graduate
“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
“Thank you for this incredible FREE program! I think this program is beneficial for ANYONE who is looking to take control of their finances and start bettering their future, today! Thank you Jennifer and all supporting businesses who helped make this possible.”
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 27 to November 15, 2023
upcoming
Date: September 27 to November 15
Location: On Zoom!
Day & Time: Every Wednesday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
