Coaching Sessions are FREE to Residents of Pittsfield, MA and the Surrounding Areas
We will discuss what this program covers and how you will participate
Welcome to the Money Smart Workshop. We’re excited to have you join us!
This course is based on the FDIC’s Money Smart curriculum and is designed to give you practical, easy-to-understand tools to help you manage your money with confidence.
Regardless of your current financial situation, you can learn how to budget, save, use credit wisely, and plan for the future. These skills can reduce stress and improve your financial well-being.
In this program, you’ll gain practical tools to help you make informed decisions, feel more in control of your money, and plan for the future with greater confidence.
Each lesson is focused on real-life situations and small, achievable steps that can lead to lasting progress.
The goal of this program is to support and empower you as you work toward your personal and financial goals.
Module 1: Welcome & Ground Rules
Module 2: Money Facts & Figures
Module 3: Money Values, Influences & Goals
Module 4: Income & Expenses (Cashflow Basics)
Module 5: Your Spending & Savings Plan
Module 6: Banking Basics
Module 7: Your Saving
Module 8: Borrowing Basics
Module 9: Credit Reports & Scores
This program works best when you actively participate in the learning process.
You’ll have opportunities to take part in group discussions, where you can share ideas, learn from others, and see that many people face similar financial challenges.
You’ll also complete personal exercises that allow you to apply what you learn to your own situation at your own pace. These activities are practical and supportive and designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your money management skills, and make positive changes step by step.
No matter what your current financial situation, learning how to budget, save, use credit wisely, and plan can help improve your financial well-being.