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Credit Cards: What You Need to Know:

Applying for credit cards but aren't sure which one is right for you? Learn about hidden fees, terms and conditions, and the different types of credit cards to choose from. Tips to avoid fees and penalty rates will also be covered. Select the right card account for you.

 

Available upon request    Free of Cost    Register Now in:

                                                                           San Antonio

 

Foreclosure Prevention Basics:

This workshop helps homeowners facing possible financial hardship to make informed decisions concerning their mortgages.

 

Third Saturday of the month    Free of Cost    Register Now in:

                                                                           San Antonio

Live a Richer Life: Bankruptcy Pre-Discharge Education:

This workshop fulfills the bankruptcy education requirements in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code while helping you deal with the after effects of bankruptcy. After bankruptcy, it will be more difficult to obtain credit. While credit lines may still be available to you, interest rates will be much higher. We'll cover money management, budgeting, spending habits, and saving. Textbook and EOUST certificate included.  

 

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: $40    Register Now in:   

   Third Wednesday-bilingual                                    San Antonio

Third Wednesday of the Month in Del Rio                 Del Rio
Second Saturday of the Month in San Marcos          BCS in San Marcos

 

Mastering Your Finances: Money Management 101

Credit or Debit?  Checking or Savings?   Which one is right for you and how should you handle them? Mastering Your Finances teaches you the basics of money management and familiarizes you with financial terms that will play a part in your financial future. Using credit wisely and avoiding predatory lending is also covered. Workshop is IDA-approved.

 

Second Thursday of the month    Free of Cost     Register Now in:

                                                                                San Antonio

 

Money Principles For Today:

Stretching your dollar? Techniques for budgeting, saving and using credit will help you manage your money effectively. To be successful you must know when to reduce expenses and then take practical steps to get out of debt. Workshop includes a take-home Money Management Guide.

 

Second Saturday of the month    Free of Cost    Register Now in:

                                                                                San Antonio
Fourth Saturday of the month     Free of Cost    Register Now in:

                                                                                Northeast San Antonio

                                                                                San Marcos

 

Better Fortunes:

Build a new financial life based on sound financial principles!  Better fortunes is a self-taught personal financial management course that provides consumers the tools to make better informed financial decisions. The 12-lesson book touches on habits, budgeting, credit, credit reports and scores, rebuilding credit, predatory lending, ID Theft, and insurance. A one time fee of $25 allows you to access the course for one year.  

Self-study     $25     Start Now

Protecting Older Adults from Identity Theft:

Every day new forms of Identity Theft and related scams are reported. This course provides basic information about how older adults and their caregivers can guard against identity theft. Topics include awareness, emotional impact, avoidance techniques and steps to recovery. To access, enter the words, Identity Theft in the Search box, then click to continue. 

 Free of Cost          Start Now