Money Management

• Make and use a workable spending and saving plan.
• Use mainstream banking services effectively.
• Provide for a more secure future through savings and investing plans.
• Use credit appropriately.
• Become a better-informed consumer.
• Avoid predatory lending and fraud.

Money Management Program Pages

 Get Checking

JAX Saves

Regularly Scheduled Programs

Workshops and Seminars

Lunch & Learn  - Get Fiscally Fit 

Links to Money Management Sites

News About Financial Education Programs for Adults and Teens

It's holiday shopping time! Here are several helpful materials to download:
Presentation slides "The Gift of Good Sense"
"Gift of Good Sense" Handout and Holiday Planner
Holiday Gift Certificates
Holiday gift certificate directions

Learn to use the FDIC Money Smart curriculum on Thursday, December 3, 8:30 am to 4 pm, at the Extension Education Center, 1010 N McDuff. You will receive the curriculum materials on disk and background materials. You can then volunteer as a Financial Education Volunteer with Extension and the Real Sense Prosperity Campaign. Click here for the agenda. Pre-register with Sandra at 387-8850. We need your confirmed reservation for lunch provided by SunTrust Bank.

Having difficulties Managing in Tough Times? Click here for a for tips to help you survive and prosper. Also check out Managing in Tough Times - Downsized! website for more ideas if you have lost your job.

GET CHECKING is offered each week at one of three locations. This seminar is available weekday, evenings, and on Saturday. Because this program is now a part of the US Treasury Dept. Community Financial Access Pilot, it is FREE for 2009! Go to the GET CHECKING page for more details. Call 387-8850 to register.

BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE, MAKING DOLLAR DECISIONS - Develop your financial plan and get tips for using credit wisely. 
To register call 387-8850.  This program is the second part of the Get Checking program (afternoon of the day-long program or the second evening of the evening series). Also meets Justice Department requirements for Personal Financial Management Instructional Course for bankruptcy filers.

Classes in money management, re-building credit, and homebuying are coordinated by the Jacksonville Real Sense Prosperity Campaign and listed in this attachment, Personal Financial Education Classes 2009.