Financial Freedom/Credit & Budget Counseling

Financial Freedom/Credit & Budget Counseling

Overview

“Financial Freedom” class teaches overall budgeting skills with an emphasis on individual choice. Classes are tailored to the needs of the participants and include a combination of instruction and practical application discussion.

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Who is Eligible?
[PHOTO 2] CAA provides financial freedom and budget and credit counseling to anyone interested in Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties. There are no income eligiblity requirements.
Additional Program Info

Topics for classes include the following:

  • Communication –making decisions with a spouse or partner who has different priorities/values.
  • Spending Leaks – being realistic about where the money is spent and finding ways to plug the leaks.
  • Needs vs. Wants – being a smart spender.
  • Creating a Budget and Spending Plan – planning for the household spending based on the individual/ household priorities.
  • Credit Awareness – including credit repair, making arrangements with creditors and establishing credit.
  • Predatory Lending – check cashing pros/cons, mortgage scams, “Buy Here/Pay Here” worth it?
  • Goal Setting – developing realistic goals and sticking to them.
  • Basic Banking  and Investing– provide as needed banking education.
  • Energy Education – reduce energy cost with simple changes, including an energy (as available).

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FAQ/Success Story Contact Info

Tips from past participants:

  • Put your pocket change away every day – it adds up quickly!
  • Buy a case of pop or chips and take them to work each day instead of buying from the machines.
  • Shop garage sales – you never know what treasures you will find.
  • Buy through consignment shops.
  • Buy off season – children’s winter coats in the spring/summer.
  • Don’t take your kids shopping with you. Trade babysitting with a friend.
  • Buy gourmet coffee beans and brew it at home – cheaper than buying coffee out every day!

Jackson County - Jamie Riehle, jriehle@caajlh.org  517-788-6495
Lenawee County -
Hillsdale County - Julie Laughlin, jlaughlin@caajlh.org  517-437-3346


 

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