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Money Matters: Get Ready, Get Set, Get Going

Money Matters!

Get Ready, Get Set, Get Going: A Guide to Money Management

Take control of your financial future with our 12-week Money Management Series! This program is specifically designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to develop the skills and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions and reach financial goals.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Determining the difference between needs and wants

  • Setting and achieving financial goals

  • Creating and managing a spending plan

  • Planning and saving for the future

  • Understanding income, taxes, and credit

  • Controlling debt and protecting your money

💲 Cost:

$200.00 total | $100.00 per session (Session 1: $100.00, Session 2: $100.00)

For those who would like to use the Medicaid Waiver to cover the cost of the class, please select "Pay Later" when checking out on the Registration Screen.

📅 Schedule: 12 two-hour classes | Two Sessions

Every Monday, 4:00PM to 6:00PM

📚 Class Schedule:

Session 1:

Week 1 (January 13th) - Syllabus Night

Week 2 (January 27th) - What’s My Future?

Week 3 (February 3rd) - Making Good Money Decisions

Week 4 (February 10th) - Organizing and Keeping Records

Week 5 (February 17th) - Planning to Save

Week 6 (February 24th) - Saving for My Future

Session 2:

Week 7 (March 3rd) - Making a Spending Plan

Week 8 (March 10th) - Managing a Spending Plan

Week 9 (March 17th) - Protecting My Money

Week 10 (March 24th) - Income and Taxes

Week 11 (March 31st) - Paying Bills

Week 12 (April 7th) - Understanding Credit

Week 13 (April 14th) - Controlling Debt

📍 Location:

Flourish Café

2864 E Cherokee Dr F, Canton, GA 30115

 

This program, presented by Circle of Friends and led by Caitlin Raad and Susan Glass, provides practical, easy-to-follow lessons designed to help you manage your money effectively.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your finances and invest in your future!

For more information, contact Kaitie at kbowker@circleoffriendsinc.org.

 
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