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Money Matters

Financial Literacy & Empowerment

Free classes designed to teach financial skills and help you achieve self-sufficiency through wise money management.

"Learning about managing your own finances leads to empowerment for everyone."

Program Features

All classes are completely free

Open to men and women

Childcare available at select sessions

Catered meals provided

No prior financial knowledge required

Class Schedule

Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of financial literacy throughout the year.

1

Understanding Your Paycheck

January 4

Learn about different forms of paychecks and the deductions

Salary vs hourly pay
Tax deductions
Benefits overview
Take-home pay calculation
2

Budgeting Basics

March 1

Learn what budgeting is and how to live by a budget

Creating a monthly budget
Tracking expenses
Setting financial goals
Emergency fund planning
3

Bank Account Management

May 3

Learn how to open a bank account and utilize it responsibly

Types of bank accounts
Online banking
Avoiding fees
Building banking relationships
4

Cash vs. Financing

August 3

Learn what credit is and how interest works

Understanding credit scores
Interest rates explained
When to finance vs pay cash
Building good credit
5

Saving for Retirement

October 5

Learn how to responsibly save money for the future

401k basics
IRA accounts
Investment fundamentals
Retirement planning strategies

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today to learn more about Money Matters and how to get involved.

Contact Information

Address

2025 Patton Chapel Road
Hoover, AL 35216

Phone

(205) 201-1095

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