October 2020
Budgeting 103 Class: Recovery Budget “The Comeback Kid”
First Home Alliance's budgeting class Recovery Budget "The Comeback Kid" In this class, the instructor will cover techniques and supporting elements needed in a recovery budget. Throughout the course, you will learn the following: What is a recovery budget? The difference between a standard budget and a recovery budget Common financial goals of a recovery budget This is an online Zoom class - please use the Zoom links provided to join the class at 7pm on Thursday, 10/29/2020.…
Find out more »November 2020
Webinar: “Setting Your Financial Goal”
In this series, you will learn that if you want to achieve financial security in your lifetime, you’ll need to establish clear goals. If you set these goals and remain focused on attaining them, managing your finances will be less difficult. Students will learn the following: What do you want to achieve? How long will it take? What are the steps to achieving it? How to make it a S.M.A.R.T. Goal This is an online Zoom class - please use…
Find out more »Online Workshop: How to Buy with a VA Loan
In this series, you will learn the ins and outs of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program. The VA Loan is considered a veteran benefit earned through honorable service and is part of the GI Bill. Students will learn the following: Who is eligible for the VA Loan? How do I qualify? What is the process? How do I get started? This is an online Zoom class - please use the Zoom links provided to join the class at 7pm…
Find out more »First Home Alliance 2020 Awards Gala
About this Event Join us as we celebrate, honor and come together to raise awareness and funds to increase opportunities for low-to-moderate income families and military veterans. In addition to the Virtual Awards Gala, this year First Home Alliance will host a Financial Empowerment and Wellness Virtual Exhibit for this event. Financial Wellness Virtual Exhibit : November 7 - 21, 2020 Annual Awards Virtual Gala Ceremony : 7:00PM - 8:30PM 0700PM - Welcome Reception 07:30PM - Live Testimonials 08:00PM - Live Awards Presentation 08:30PM …
Find out more »Fair Housing 101: “Know Your Housing Rights”
In this series, we will introduce students to the purpose of the Fair Housing Act. By the end of the class, the student will have learned the following: Why the Fair Housing Act came into existence? This is an online Zoom class - please use the Zoom links provided to join the class at 7pm on Thursday, 11/19/2020.…
Find out more »December 2020
Financial Capabilities Series: “Scam Awareness”
In this module we'll help you understand what scams are and how to avoid them. It also includes the following: How to identify a scam Why learning about scams is so important What to do if you are scammed How to protect yourself and avoid future scams…
Find out more »Financial Capabilities Series: “Financial Recovery”
This module will help you understand how to recover from credit and financial hardships. It also includes the following: What happens when you do not pay your bills Understanding dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts Why rebuilding your credit is essential in financial recovery Where to find resources…
Find out more »Financial Capabilities Series: “Budgeting 101”
In this workshop you'll learn how developing a spending plan can help you reach your financial goals. This module also includes the following: Why you should budget How to balance income and expenses The difference between fix and variable expenses How to use power pay to reduce your debt…
Find out more »January 2021
Financial Capabilities Series: Household Financial Management
This module will help you understand how developing a spending plan can help you obtain your dreams of home ownership. This module also includes the following: Why you should budget How to balance income and expenses The difference between fixed and variable expenses How to use power pay to reduce your debt…
Find out more »Financial Capabilities Series: How To Build Good Credit
This module will help you understand the importance of credit and how to establish a good credit history. This module also includes the following: What are credit reporting agencies? What is credit scoring? How to improve your credit Avoiding Identity Theft…
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