Financial Wellness

We've partnered with Balance to provide educational webinars. The webinars are free to anyone, to help encourage financial know-how, help people achieve their financial goals and make better financial decisions.  Simply register to attend.

Drive Away Happy: Car Buying Decisions 

Getting a car can be overwhelming and stressful with all the decisions to make: new or used; buy or lease; zero percent financing or rebate (not to mention what color to pick). Participants will learn tips and tricks to have the best car shopping experience possible, while also making wise financing decisions.  

Thursday, August 16, 2018 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (PST) 

Financial First Aid

A financial crisis can throw even the best money management plan into chaos. This session focuses on ways to gain control of a crisis. Participants will learn about financial assessments, expense prioritization, and effective negotiation with creditors. 

Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (PST)

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (PST)

Retirement Planning: The Basics

Retirement is something most people look forward to, but may not have planned well in advance. Participants will learn how to harness the power of time, optimize investments to reach their long-term goals, and understand how the economy and taxes can impact their retirement dollars.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2018 
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PST)

Safeguarding Kid's Identity & Online Privacy

Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyberbullying. This workshop covers important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior. 

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (PST)

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (PST)

Breezing Through the Holidays

It may be called “the most wonderful time of the year” but December can also be filled with unwanted debt with holiday spending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid that year-end credit card crunch and sidestep debt traps in the future. 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (PST)

Thursday, Nov 29, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (PST)