The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries has put together a series of free classes and activities designed to help you, the consumer, effectively manage your personal finances. Classes are held at various branch locations and cover topics ranging from Identity theft, budgeting and couponing.
IDENTITY THEFT
Auditorium
Wednesday, April 25 - 12:00noon
Instructor: J.D. Manning
Join us as we learn about the methods criminals use to steal identities and about tools you can use to protect yourself and your family.
BUILDING A BUDGET
Auditorium
Wednesday, April 25 - 6:00pm
Instructor: Kate Driskell, Assistant VP and Portfolio Manager, Synovus Trust Company
Learn how to budget, gain control of your personal financies and bring your spending under control.
COUPONING 101
Auditorium
Saturday, April 28 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Michelle Pevitt, CSU Student and CVL Volunteer
Join us as we learn about couponing and other money-saving strategies and techniques.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY!
Large Conference Room
Monday, April 23 - 4:00pm
Instructor: Brandi B. Hett, VP and Trust Officer, Synovus Trust Company
This seminar focuses on Basic Estate Planing as well as the processes required when preparing a Will. It is a seminar that is part of CB&T's Money Matters Financial Seminars Series.
INSURANCE 101
Large Conference Room
Thursday, April 26 - 5:30pm
Instructor: Corey Lindsey, Insurance and Financial Services Agent, State Farm Insurance
Learn how to protect yourself and your family financially. Have the chance to speak with a finanical professional about automobile, homeowners and life insurance.
CREDIT 101
Large Conference Room
Thursday, April 26 - 6:45pm
Instructor: Rhys Edwards, Bank Certified Specialist, State Farm Insurance
Join us and have the opportunity to speak with a finance professional about the different factors that drive your credit score. Learn how some factors can negatively affect your credit score, as well as how to use certain factors to your advantage and increase your credit score.
HOW TO BUY A HOME WORKSHOP
AKA Room
Saturday, April 21 - 4:30pm
Instructor: Ms. Perry Robinson, Better Business Bureau, Business Relations Executive
This workshop focuses on how to be savvy when buying either your first home or your eighth home. There's great information for everyone! Topics covered: the pros and cons of buying versus renting, your 'home buying budget,' what credit scores do for you, different types of loans, realtors, tips on 'house hunting,' making an offer and much more must have information. It's a fun, interactive workshop that you will leave knowing your market and a true understanding of the home buying experience.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY!
AKA Room
Monday, April 23 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Brandi B. Hett, VP and Trust Officer, Synovus Trust Company
This seminar focuses on Basic Estate Planing as well as the processes required when preparing a Will. It is a seminar that is part of CB&T's Money Matters Financial Seminars Series.
IDENITY THEFT
FOL Room
Wednesday, April 25 - 5:15pm
Instructor: J. D. Manning
Join us as we learn about the methods criminals use to steal identities and about tools you can use to protect yourself and your family.
FREE MONEY! - TRUTH OR SCAM?
AKA Room
Friday, April 27 - 5:00pm
Instructor: Gary McCullough, Reference Librarian, Columbus Public Library
Learn how to avoid money scams and which organizations you can turn to for help.
SCAMS & ID THEFT WORKSHOP (FOR MILITARY)
Conference Room
Saturday, April 21 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Ms. Perry Robinson, Better Business Bureau, Business Relations Executive
An interactive workshop that exposes local, national and worldwide scams and ID thefts. By exposing these issues and having a firm understanding of how they work and what to do when you or loved ones are face to face with these scammers, we, as a community, can help avoid falling victim. In addition, this workshop will also cover how to help those that have already fallen victim and what preventions you can take to protect yourself in the future.
FREE MONEY! - TRUTH OR SCAM?
Conference Room
Saturday, April 28 - 10:30am
Instructor: Gary McCullough, Reference Librarian, Columbus Public Library
Learn how to avoid money scams and which organizations you can turn to for help.
