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This four-week workshop has the power to change
the way you think about and deal with money. Reduce worry and stress.
Learn proven techniques to pay off your debt and build savings. Leave
the workshop with your own plan to meet your short-term and long-term
financial goals. Learn simple, proven techniques that save thousands of
dollars and offer financial peace of mind. Includes understanding the
emotions of money, tracking to find out where money is really going, and
how to communicate with your spouse and agree on your financial
priorities. The Credit When Credit is Due Self-Study Course If you are looking for a
way to improve your credit and make wiser credit decisions, A self-study education
program that takes a common sense approach to -Learn how to evaluate
good deals and bad ones To learn more or get your book please call FISC at 920-886-1000 or 800-366-8161
Offered twice a month, this course meets the requirements for people filing bankruptcy that they complete a personal financial management workshop before they can be discharged from bankruptcy. Two hours long, includes helpful worksheets and book. Offered at multiple FISC office locations.
Get
Checking helps people to be financially literate and to be informed
users of mainstream financial products and services such as checking
accounts. People that use alternative services, like check cashing services, pay hundreds of dollars a year more in fees
than they would at a bank or credit union. Get Checking teaches "banking
basics" through a three hour course. Graduates of the course who pass a
competency test receive a certificate of completion, which is recognized
by participating financial institutions.
Special workshops can be created to match the needs of most audiences. As a non-profit organization, we appreciate receiving an honorarium or donation. We’re happy to discuss workshop options.
How to Build a Budget That Works
This very popular lunch and learn program teaches proven ways to build a budget or spending plan that works. Includes practical FISC worksheets. Ideally 60-75 minutes long, but can be done in less time. Great for lunch and learn. 50 Ways to Save Money in 50 Minutes Many people are looking for ways to stretch their money, reduce expenses, and still live a comfortable life. Here's a timely, fast-moving workshop you can bring to your business or organization. -Save on groceries, clothes, cars and other needs -Spend more thoughtfully and stretch your dollars -Really reduce energy costs -Brainstorm and share ideas that work
Deter, Detect, Defend: Learn More about Identity Theft Identity theft is considered to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. Ten million Americans had their identity stolen in 2008. Anyone can be a victim. The average loss per identity theft is $4,849, but the victim also spends an average of 600 hours resolving the issues related to the crime. Prevention is the best way to avoid this problem. FISC can help your employees or members understand the most common causes of identity theft. Plus, we explain how people can better protect themselves from identity theft. Please call to learn more.
What do we value most? Where do we choose to spend our time and our money? What is enough? This thought provoking program can help people re-examine their priorities and explore areas in which they may want to simplify their lives. 75 to 90 minutes
Couples and Communication about Money
This program identifies some of the challenges couples face in working together. Couples often have joint dreams and their own individual dreams, but may lack the financial resources to have and do everything. This workshop shares non-judgmental tools that can help couples communicate and build a realistic, balanced spending plan. 75 to 90 minutes
Understanding Credit Scores, Reports, and How to Improve Your Score
Great program to help people understand how to access their free credit report, how to fix errors, how to enhance credit ratings, etc. 45 to 60 minutes
Budgeting for Financial Freedom Do you want to save more money, retire early, or pay down debt? This workshop explains how to prioritize our dreams, set attainable goals, and develop a budget to reach those goals.
Managing Finances through Job Transitions People who are facing unemployment have many concerns. This program identifies steps people can take to make the most of their money, identify resources they have, and avoid financial traps. This can be a short 15 minute overview or a full 90 minute workshop.
This program examines how to balance priorities in a consumption driven world. It shares how to build a spending plan that reflects your priorities. 15 to 75 minutes.
60 to 75 minutes -Winning Ways to Achieve Financial Independence -Stable Finances in Crazy Times -Planning for Your Retirement: What You Need To Know -Investment Basics -Understanding Mutual Funds -Understanding Stocks -A Birds Eye of Personal Financial Planning and Retirement Planning -Financial Planning is for Everyone -Voluntary Early Retirement Presentations
Making the Most of Limited Resources
How to Increase Employee Participation in 401 k Plans While employees have some understanding that they "should" save for the future, many fall short of saving what they need to save. This program informs and persuades employees to make better use of their 401 k. It can easily be customized by employers to share specifics about their 401 k, encourage enrollment, and increase deferrals. 60-90 minutes Programs for Children, Teens and Young Adults This 50-75 minute program features a professionally developed 10 minute video, where college students describe some of the mistakes they made and lessons they learned about using credit. The video grabs and holds their interest, setting the stage to discuss common concerns and questions about credit. This is a great program for young adults who will soon be in college or living on their own.
How to Teach Your Children about Money
Other programs for teens and young adults: -Don't be a Sucker: Smart money Use is up to You -The Maze of Banking -How to Manage College Financially -Credit tricks and Traps Credit When Credit is Due Workshops
Questions? Please contact Alan Prahl of FISC at 920-968-6332 or aprahl@fisc-cccs.org. |