NEHEMIAH GATEWAY, CDC

Personal Finance Classes

October – December 2008

 

All registrations are taken through Delaware Money School:

Online registration:  www.delawaremoneyschool.com

Phone registration:  877.307.6858

 

 

Hands-On Credit Report

 

Sat     11/8/08   10:00 am  - 12:00 pm -   Bear Library

Tues  12/16/08   6:00 pm –    8:00 pm  - Woodlawn Library

 

This class will provide you with a free copy of your credit report with your credit score.  You will learn how to read your credit report and the impact that it has on your life. 

 

Seats available: 12

 

Credit Building – Step by Step

 

Sat 11/8/08                  12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Bear Library

 

This class will provide you with information on the importance of managing your credit history and provide strategies on how to restore and build your credit.

 

Seats available: 25

 

Financial Hopes & Dreams

 

Tues 10/14/08   6:30 pm – 8:00 pm       Woodlawn Library

Tues 11/18/08   6:30 pm – 8:00 pm       Woodlawn Library

 

What are you hopes and dreams for you financial future?  Come learn how to set those goals into motion and make those dreams a reality! Pre-requisite: Bring your creativity!

 

Seats available: 25

 

 

Money Management – Making your money work for you

 

 

Tues 10/28/08             6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Woodlawn Library

Tues 12/2/08               6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Woodlawn Library      

 

This class will give you the tools to help you take control of your financial future!  You will leave the class with a realistic money management plan for your family.  Make sure you bring a list of your income and expenses with you to class.

 

Seats available: 25

 

 

 

Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation

 

TechnoSave

 

 

TechnoSave offers low-income workers in Delaware an opportunity to buy a new computer for just $195!

 

TechnoSave is an innovative short-term Individual Development Account program that facilitates financial planning and education, regular savings, and asset investments in computers.   Participants purchase the computers with savings that they accumulate over a four to twelve month period. Savings are matched by NGCDC in order to come up with the full purchase price.

 

TechnoSave participants take 8 hours of financial education, save $195 dollars over a 4 to 12 month period by making regular deposits in a bank account of their choice, and earn a match for a new computer.

 

Bank accounts and personal money management workshops are also offered to TechnoSave participants.

 

*Participants must meet income eligibility requirements.  Call 302.655.0803 for more information.

 

All TechnoSave participants must attend the TechnoSave Orientation Class:

 

Tuesday      10/14/08   6:00 pm – 6:30 pm        Woodlawn Library

Tuesday      11/18/08   6:00 pm – 6:30 pm        Woodlawn Library