Economic Skills
In addition to the matching funds that we provide to our participants, Southern Good Faith Fund also helps families learn to take charge of their economic futures through financial education. Our economic skills classes teach valuable and practical skills, focusing on financial goal-setting, budgeting, credit management, and using financial services wisely. We also provide asset-specific classes that on focus on home ownership and maintenance, small business start-up and expansion, and post-secondary education.
Classes Include:
- A. Money Management – Understand the importance of Money Management and Budgeting and start your own financial planning.
- B. Spending as a Habit – Saving as a Goal – Learn about spending habits and use this knowledge for future spending as well as saving.
- C. Financial Services – Learn about different kinds of bank products as well as how to use them.
- D. Credit Management – Solving Debt Problems – Learn the importance of maintaining and repairing credit.
- E. Renting, Leasing, Buying – Consider different ways to finance the things you need or want.
- F. Asset Specific
- Homeownership - Class focuses on programs and options for homebuyers; also includes planning strategies for home maintenance, repair and improvement.
- Small Business – The participant will work with the Business Development Center to create a Business Action Plan.
- Education – Participants will gain an understanding of the requirements and skills necessary for post-secondary/vocational education; learn about financing options.
View the Economic Skills class schedule online
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