Our financial workshops help you get control over your finances and feel empowered to make big financial decisions. Learn about managing your money, understanding your credit and credit score, buying a home or car and more.
There are more workshops in Spanish.
Car Buying
Lots of good car buying tips from a former car salesman. Learn about what to look for in a car, the buying process, and how to keep yourself from getting swindled at the dealership.
Credit Building
This class is two-parts in one evening: first, learn about credit, credit reports, credit scores, disputing errors and more in a supportive group setting. Secondly, meet privately, one-on-one with a trained credit adviser to view your credit report and credit score.
To get your credit report in class, you must fill out an authorization form before the class. You can do this by stopping in the Credit Union to fill out a form, or we can mail or fax you a form to deliver back to us.
Economics 101: Understanding the Growing Economic Divide
This is a broad overview of the economic situation we find ourselves in, explaining the policies and practices that lead to inequality and discrimination. Learn more about why things are the way they are and how we can make change.
Home Buying
This workshop covers the basics of becoming a homeowner. Learn what you can afford, how to qualify for a mortgage, how to build your credit and all about the buying process. Presented by a trained Housing Advisor in our HUD-certified program.
Learning to Live with Your New Home
Learn about your new responsibilities as a home owner, do-it-yourself repairs and resources available to you.
Let’s Get Organized!
Recordkeeping and budgeting workshop. Presented by Chris Riley of Get Organized!, a small business that helps people bring order to their lives in the areas of personal/family paper and clutter, financial records, moving to a smaller home, and small business recordkeeping. Learn to decide what records to keep & for how long, what things you can toss, and how to make a budget!
Member Services
Basic information from our staff about the many services our credit union provides. Did you know we have prepaid VISA cards? IRAs? Free credit counseling? Services to help you prepare to buy a home, or start your own business? There's so much more - come to the workshop to find out!
Preventing Identity Theft: Cyber Street Smarts and More
Learn about staying safe on the internet, avoiding scams, and preventing identity theft in your everyday life. Presented in cooperation with the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). Read more now.
Shopping for a Morttgage: Avoiding Predatory Lenders
Don’t get trapped in a predatory mortgage. Learn how to find a loan that’s right for you, without any tricks or catches.
Your Money, Your Life: Custom Personal Financial Course
This is our custom money management course which covers subjects such as budgeting, understanding financial institutions and their accounts, credit and much more.
