ONLINE AND MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Financial Peace University. Through a 9-week course, learn how to pay off debt, budget & save for the future. Many local churches also offer the courses in a group setting to inspire and encourage participants to control their money instead of letting their money control them. daveramsey.com.
Intuit Mint. Free personal finance software that assists with money management & financial planning. Set a budget, track your goals and more. Simple and streamlined, pulls all your financial information into one place to get a financial overview. mint.com.
Life Happens. Insurance 101 and online calculators to help families determine how much life insurance they need for their situation. Non-profit organization. lifehappens.org.
You Need A Budget (YNAB). Personal budgeting system with coordinating tablet & phone apps. Track your budget & expenses in one place, pay off debt and prevent overspending using the YNAB philosophy. Free trial, low monthly/yearly fee. youneedabudget.com.
SHASTA COUNTY
Pennies On Purpose; Redding. 60-minute sessions presented in school classrooms to develop fundamental knowledge of finances. Kids learn about paychecks, budgeting concepts, types of bank accounts & using credit cards responsibly. Info on how parents can lobby to get the classes taught in their children’s school. Sessions for grades 4, 8 & 11 at public, private & independent classes for a fee. penniesonpurpose.net. (530)806-5899
