Upcoming Money School After Hours classes
July 12: A Guide to Self-EmploymentAug. 9: A Guide to Family FinancesSept. 13: Raising Your Credit ScoreOct. 11: Filing for Federal Financial AidNov. 8: A Guide to Saving & InvestingDec. 13: BudgetingJan. 10, 2019: A Guide to TaxesFeb. 14, 2019: Avoiding the Cycle of DebtMarch 14, 2019: A Guide to Insuring Yourself
Keynote speaker Carol Hunter shares information about having a solid financial plan during a previous Money School event. (Contributed photo)
Jennifer Harper from Bridge Financial Planning speaks at a previous Money School event on basic investing. (Contributed photo)When starting the process of buying a home for the first time, many people are surprised at all the things they never knew. For instance, most lenders require a potential homebuyer have at least two years of employment. For the self-employed, this requirement can be an obstacle to homeownership – but there are ways to get around that barrier and show one’s ability to pay for a home, which attendees will learn at an upcoming session of Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise’s Money School After Hours.
The new series is an offshoot of Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise’s annual Money School program held in April, which covers a variety of personal finance topics. Money School After Hours was launched in May as a monthly opportunity for Chattanoogans to delve deeper into those topics.
Each After Hours course focuses on a particular subject, such as improving one’s credit score or filing for financial aid. The program is designed to encourage people in the community to further educate themselves on personal finance and bolster their financial stability.
Money School After Hours is held at CNE’s office the second Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All the classes for 2018-19 have a blockbuster movie theme and are taught by instructors from CNE as well as from partner organizations related to the topic. Refreshments and child care are provided during the free classes.