Are you working hard, but struggling to make ends meet at the end of each month? Do you need help saving for a home, car, higher education or small business start-up? We may be able to help you figure how to keep more money in your pocket and get on track to a more stable, secure future.  BUCK$ LEARN is a series of four workshops that provide practical information and tools you can use in the real world to gain control of your money.  BUCK$ GROW offers a menu of low or no-cost resources you can use to save money for emergencies, improve your financial health and save money toward future goals.

What will I learn by attending the
BUCK$ LEARN workshops?

Our BUCK$ LEARN workshop series includes the following topics:

• Budgeting: Participants discuss setting financial goals, tracking expenses, developing a savings plan, organizing financial information, and planning in advance for expenses.
• Credit and Debit Cards: Participants discuss the advantages and disadvantages of credit and debit cards, identify which type of card is the best choice for the individual, and learn to successfully read and understand statements.
• Banking: Participants discuss banks or credit unions and the types of accounts each offers, avoiding fees, balancing a checkbook and writing checks.
• Credit and Credit Repair: Participants discuss the importance of good
  credit in the real world, understanding credit reports.

How can BUCK$ GROW help me keep money in my pocket?

BUCK$ GROW offers a range of low or no-cost resources including:

• Community Financial Resources Prepaid Debit Card: The CFR card is a consumer-friendly prepaid debit card that can help you avoid high fees for check cashing, remittances, money orders and bank service charges.
• Go Direct: Go Direct is a safe and easy way to receive your Federal benefits such as Social Security or Supplemental Social Security.  It allows you to get your benefit deposited directly into an account so you can access your money on the day you get paid each month.