Community Engaging Events: Get set to own your financial future!
Community class partners have teamed up with Financial Beginnings Oregon to bring a series of Financial Wellness classes to our community members!
These offerings provide knowledge and strategies to help reduce debt and manage financial barriers. Participants will develop personalized financial goals such as establishing an emergency savings fund or customizing a plan to build and fix credit.
Click on the links below to register for classes at no cost.
Community Class:
Financial Wellness - Investing and Retirement
Hosted by Clackamas WorkSource and Embold Credit Union
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Understand risk versus return and diversification.
- Learn about common types of investments.
- Understand common options for retirement savings.
- Learn what kind of investor/saver you are and the pros and cons of each type.
- Answer all your questions about retirement.
Community Class:
Financial Wellness - Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams
Hosted by Clackamas WorkSource and Embold Credit Union
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Educate yourself on the current scams taking place.
- See how to recognize a scam or identity theft attempt.
- Learn how to protect yourself from being a victim of ongoing scams.
- Get tips on how to report in the event you become a victim of a scam or identity theft.
Community Class:
Financial Wellness - Budgeting Goals and Tools
Hosted by Clackamas WorkSource and Embold Credit Union
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Understand the primary components of a budget and how one can be created/maintained.
- Understand the different types of income and how taxes apply.
- Understand how to budget for expenses and the difference between variable and fixed expenses.
- Understand how short-term and long-term financial goals are set and utilized.
- Learn tips to keep your budget relevant.
Community Class:
Financial Wellness - Understanding Credit and Debt
Hosted by Clackamas WorkSource and Embold Credit Union
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Understand the different ways of establishing credit.
- Learn your responsibilities as a borrower.
- Understand how to monitor credit using a credit report and credit score.
- Understand loans and credit cards and how to borrow responsibly.
- Explore methods for debt repayment.
Community Class:
Financial Wellness - Investing and Retirement
Hosted by Clackamas WorkSource and Embold Credit Union
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Understand risk versus return and diversification.
- Learn about common types of investments.
- Understand common options for retirement savings.
- Learn what kind of investor/saver you are and the pros and cons of each type.
- Answer all your questions about retirement!