Every individual has a unique situation and the ability to build financial stability and self-sufficiency. Our Financial Opportunity Center offers the tools to help you achieve your financial goals. Improving credit, paying off student loans, working to own a home and planning for retirement are some of the many topics covered in our no-cost training for our community.
Financial Opportunity Center
About
Financial Education
Are your personal finances where you’d like them to be? If you’re experiencing mounting credit card debt, school loans, bad credit or even job loss, Goodwill’s Financial Education program can help you gain the skills to obtain financial freedom and build a more stable future.
This class is currently available online and in-person at our Tacoma Milgard Work Opportunity Center.
To Register:
IN-PERSON CLASSES
Online registration: www.goodwillwa.as.me
Phone: (253)-573-6508
ONLINE CLASSES:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (253)-573-6795
What You’ll Learn
Banking Basics
Learn about the different types of bank accounts, bank transactions, ATMs and how to overcome past banking problems. Also, how to organize your finances and protect yourself from identity theft.
Goal Setting
Identifying your goals is the first step to financial planning and making your dreams a reality. Discover why you spend money the way you do.
Create a Spending Plan
Identify your expense-to-income ratio, create your spending plan, and answer the question: What’s in it for me?
Your Credit Report
Get a free copy of your credit report, understand how your credit score is calculated and who sees it. Learn strategies to improve your score.
Insurance Planning
Everything you need to know about insurance “language,” getting the best deal, and factors that affect rates.
Investing in Yourself
Learn about savings, retirement accounts and investing 101.
Credit & Borrowing Money
Find out about credit cards, interest rates and the benefits of good credit and tips on negotiating with creditors. Learn more about home ownership and how to avoid predatory lending.
Host your own financial education classes
Opportunities available for groups (8+ people), for more information
Call: (253) 573-6795O
Or email: [email protected]
Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday weekly
10:30AM-12PM
Online and by appointment only
714 S. 27th St, Tacoma, WA
3rd Floor
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