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Upcoming Sessions

Student-isms

“I saw my friend with his own credit card! He told me he got it through Independent Advantage. So, I took the class and now I've got a Visa of my own!” Casey-October 2004

“This class is great! I’m really glad my dad made me come.” Daniel-July 2004

“I guess my mom can’t take care of my account forever. That’s why she sent me here, now I know what to do.” Aaron-July 2004

Other Links

These sites have some info about money that is geared toward young people:

YOUNG MONEY magazine

NEFE Teen Resource Bureau

Class Description

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Your first session will cover Budgeting Basics. This is the “big picture” of your finances. You’ll see how your income, spending, and credit come together to impact one another in both negative and positive ways. We’ll show you how to cultivate good financial habits you can use for a lifetime of success.

Your second session covers Checking Basics. Ever see your parents write a check? See how that check turns into money for the recipient. We’ll balance a checkbook and find out what happens to people who write “bad” checks.

Session three will cover Electronic Access. You will find that you have many options for maintaining your accounts with the credit union; you’ll get to try them all under the tutelage of a credit union professional.

Credit and Lending will be covered in session four. Credit is a necessary though sometimes complicated tool. Find out how to avoid the pitfalls of credit management.