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F I N A N C I A L E D U C A T I O N
TACOMA • LONGVIEW • YAKIMA
FINANCIAL EDUCATIONKey to Change
A free course in money
management designed to
build personal financial
stability and independence.
WHY GOODWILL?When it comes to finding, getting and keeping a job, many people need help. Goodwill provides the personalized job training and placement services you need to reach your goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONON FINANCIAL EDUCATIONGoodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region
Tacoma Deena Giesen 714 S. 27th StTacoma, WA [email protected]
Longview Bill Carnahan 1030 15th AveLongview, WA [email protected]
Yakima 10 N. 10th AveYakima, WA 98902509.452.6061
“If you’re serious about really taking a look at your finances, you need to take the class to give you the tools.”
Latasha Smith, Key to Change participant
Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region is licensed under CHAPTER 28C.10 RCW through the Workforce Training and Education Board.
F I N A N C I A L E D U C A T I O N
TO REGISTER FOR A CLASSTake our free money management course and start making sense of your finances today.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Key to Change is a six (6) session money management course. It provides the skills you need to make sound financial decisions for yourself and your family. Topics include:
• banking basics,
• budgeting,
• debt management,
• and investing.
Small classes ensure a supportive environment where you can gain smart money management skills and a real “key to change” your financial future.
Morning and evening classes are offered at Goodwill’s Milgard Work Opportunity Center located at 714 S. 27th Street. Classes are also held throughout Pierce and Thurston counties and in Yakima and Ellensburg.
You must pre-register for this course.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Goal Setting: Identifying your goals is the first step to financial planning and making your dreams reality. Discover why you spend money the way you do.
• Creating a Spending Plan: Identify your expense-to-income ratio, create your spending plan, and answer the question: What’s in it for me?
• Banking Basics & Managing Your Money: Learn about types of bank accounts, bank transactions, ATMs and how to overcome past banking problems. Also, how to organize your finances, and how to protect yourself from identity theft.
• Borrowing Money: Increase your credit IQ. Find out about credit cards, interest rates and the benefits of good credit. Learn more about homeownership and how to avoid predatory lending.
• Your Credit Report: Get a free copy of your credit report! Learn your credit score, how it is calculated and who sees it. Then, get strategies to improve your score.
• Insurance Planning & Investing in Yourself: Everything you need to know about insurance “language,” getting the best deal, and factors that affect rates. Learn about savings, retirement accounts, and investing 101.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
In Pierce County and surrounding areas, call 253.573.6679
In Cowlitz County and surrounding areas, call 360.425.6929
In Yakima County and surrounding areas, call 509.452.6061
We also offer VITA (Volunteer IncomeTax Assistance) for low to moderatewage careers and financial coaching.
Host Your Own Financial Education Classes!
Opportunities are available for local groups. To find out more, call 253.573.6679