Practical skills to help you manage your money and reach your goals
Our seven-class series lays the groundwork for building a strong financial future. Each class focuses on practical knowledge and strategies participants can apply right away to work toward their financial goals.
Classes are taught by trained volunteers at local nonprofits, libraries, businesses, government agencies, and online, reaching more than 35 ZIP codes across the Houston area.
In person classes are offered exclusively through our community partners and are available only to partner agencies. We also offer public classes via Zoom that are open to anyone and are listed below.
Our curriculum is developed by our staff in partnership with a nationally recognized expert and is action oriented, supporting participants in making real, lasting changes from day one.
Learn how to track income and expenses, prioritize needs, and create a realistic budget that fits your day-to-day life.
Learn what a credit report is, what information it includes, and how to review and dispute errors.
Explore common types of debt, how interest works, and strategies for paying down outstanding balances.
Discover practical steps to protect your finances before, during, and after a disaster, including document readiness and recovery planning.
Develop savings habits and strategies that work for you through effective budgeting.
Improve your credit score utilizing different strategies and explore ways to make a credit card work for – not against – you.
Practice planning for major expenses by setting clear goals, estimating costs, and creating a savings plan.
Are you ready to take control of your finances but don’t know where to start? Sign up for one of our one-hour virtual classes.
Yes, we offer virtual classes for both the public and our community partners. If you are interested in taking a class, please review the schedule listed above. In person classes are reserved exclusively for our partner agencies.
We offer seven different classes. Our class topics cover the fundamentals of personal finance, including budgeting, savings, credit reports, credit scores, debt, preparing for big purchases and goals, and preparing financially for natural disasters.
