FDIC Smart Money

Calumet Memorial Park District will be hosting a 8 week adult money classes that will cover many topics. Participants can take all of the courses or pick and choose throughout the 8 week course. Participants will receive a certificate on completion of the courses. Participants are encouraged to bring a smartphone or laptop but is not required.

Start Date: Tuesday, March 7

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Sandridge Community Center

Fee: Free

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WEEKLY TOPICS

3/07 – HOMEOWNERSHIP
Getting ready to own your home
Financing a home
Getting help and buying your home

3/09 – CREDIT REPORTS & SCORES
What’s listed in a credit report
The basics of credit scoring
How to dispute errors on your credit report

3/14 – MANAGING DEBT
How debt works
Reducing debt
Dealing with debts in collection

3/16 – BORROWING BASICS
Ways to borrow money and what it costs
Preparing to apply for a loan

3/21 – BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Assets and asset building
How assets create a financial foundation
Training and education as assets

3/23 – YOUR SAVINGS
Where to build your savings
Saving for unexpected expenses
Saving for your goals

3/28 – PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY & OTHER ASSETS
Risks to your assets
Identity theft and fraud
Insurance and record keeping

3/30 – DISASTERS; FINANCIAL
PREPARATION & RECOVERY
Preparing financially for disasters
Recovering financially from disasters