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WRCU is proud to partner with BALANCE to provide free financial webinars to assist in your financial literacy! Our webinars are open to everyone and are packed with useful information. Just make sure to reserve your virtual seat for free financial webinars in 2025.

Upcoming Webinars

JANUARY– BASICS OF PERSONAL FINANCE

From managing daily expenses to investing for retirement, this session helps participants set personal finance goals, learn the basics of smart money management, and build a solid financial foundation for the future.

Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to sharpen your money management skills, this webinar will equip you with practical tools and strategies to help you achieve your financial goals. Learn how to create a budget that works, understand the importance of emergency funds, explore different investment options, and discover ways to reduce and manage debt effectively.

Session 1: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
Session 2: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET

FEBRUARY– UNLEASHING THE POWER OF CREDIT

Credit is a valuable financial tool, but knowing how it works is crucial to making it work for you. This session delves into the fundamental aspects of credit, including credit scores, credit reports, and their effects on your financial well-being. Discover the various types of credit, the factors that shape your credit score, and effective strategies for building, maintaining, or improving your credit.

Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
Session 2: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET

MARCH– TAP INTO WISE CREDIT CARD USE

Much like driving a car, understanding the rules and best practices of credit card use can significantly impact your financial journey. In this session, uncover the essentials of using credit cards wisely, from exploring various card types, interest rates, and fees, to finding the card that best suits your needs. Uncover practical strategies for budgeting and managing debt that empower you to use credit cards responsibly.

Session 1: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
Session 2: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET

APRIL – ARE YOU FINANCIALLY HEALTHY

We’ll talk about what it means to be financially healthy – which is so much more than just your credit score. True financial health is based on four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan. You’ll also confidentially determine your Financial Health Score and the steps to improve that score.

Session 1: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
Session 2: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET