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 available in-person at any of our Work Opportunity Centers. Please register below.

If you are unable to attend in person, we also offer a virtual course. Please click to register.

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) 573-6795
Or email: FOC@goodwillwa.org

Partners

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Are you a Tacoma Public Utilities customer?

You may qualify for bill pay assistance by attending Goodwill’s Financial Education program.