COURSE OVERVIEW
Many people find managing their finances to be a daunting task that causes anxiety and stress. Unfortunately, financial literacy is often neglected in early education, leaving many individuals struggling to understand the value of a good credit score or the importance of budgeting. However, with the right tools, self-control, and hard work, it is possible to solve the puzzle of personal finance and regain financial freedom.
Just as a map guides us from point A to point B, a well-developed budget can help us reach our financial goals. With our Managing Personal Finances workshop, participants will learn how to create a budget and develop a plan for their future financial success. This workshop provides practical tools and strategies to help individuals take control of their finances and overcome financial anxiety.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Module Two: The Benefits of Budgeting
- Getting Rid of Debt
- Generating Savings
- Reducing Stress and Anxiety
- Lessening Family Conflicts
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: What to Consider Before Creating a Budget
- Understand Your Income
- Determine a Budget Duration
- Determine Expenses
- Track What’s Being Spent
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Types of Fixed Personal Expenses
- Utility Bills
- Housing Bills
- Transportation
- Debt Payments
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Types of Fluctuating Personal Expenses
- Personal Care
- Entertainment
- Eating Out
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Establish Your Goals
- Short Term vs Long Term
- Be Realistic
- Actually Get Rid of Debt
- Save for the Future
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Determine Where Cuts Can Be Made
- Cut Bad Habits
- Decrease Transportation Costs
- Reduce Utility Bills
- Decrease Entertainment Expenses
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Tools
- Software
- Phone Applications
- The Envelope System
- Expenditure Notebook
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Stick With Your Budget
- Use Cash for Weekly Allowance
- Accountability to Family or Friends
- Set Up a Different Account for Savings
- Remind Self of Benefit to Sticking with Budget
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Additional Ways to Make Money
- Make and Sell Items
- Sell Unused Items
- Small Part-Time Job
- Recycle for Money
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Paying Off Debt
- Get Three Credit Reports
- Start with Small Stuff and Work Your Way Up
- Credit Card Hacks
- Investigate Student Loan Repayment or Consolidation Options
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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