Financial education classes that you can use in real life
This unbiased education presents best practices to help people at any stage in their financial lives. Topics include Making Money Decisions, Creating and Managing a Spending Plan, the Importance of Saving and Investing, and Credit/Debt Management.
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Upcoming classes
How Much Home Can You Afford? (Webinar) - July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.
Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - July 9, 2026
July 9, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?
Top Ten Credit Tips (Webinar) - July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026, Noon - 1 p.m.
There is a lot of consumer confusion around “credit”, and yet credit affects so many aspects of daily life.
Make a Spending Plan Work for You! - July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026, Nooon - 1 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.
Retirement Myths and Facts (Webinar) - July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Thinking about what your future will look like? To reduce confusion about retirement it is important to separate fact from fiction.
Protecting Your Identity - Webinar - July 21 2026
July 21, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will discuss how to protect yourself from identity theft and the steps to take if your identity has been stolen.
Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit (Webinar) – July 28, 2026
July 28, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score?
Wealth Building ~ (Webinar) - July 28, 2026
July 28, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
This webinar will provide resources to help increase financial awareness.
Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026, 10 am – 11 a.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?
Retirement Myths and Facts (Webinar) - August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Thinking about what your future will look like? To reduce confusion about retirement it is important to separate fact from fiction.
Wealth Building ~ (Webinar) - August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
This webinar will provide resources to help increase financial awareness.
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar) - August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.
Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?
Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar) - September 21, 2026
September 21, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.
September 21, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Family feuds are more likely to erupt over treasured possessions than over money. Learn strategies that will help you jump-start conversations about inheritance issues.
Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit (Webinar) – September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score?
Your Money Your Goals - (Webinar) - September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Michigan State University Extension is offering free financial empowerment training for social workers, case managers, and other front-line staff and volunteers.