Banner Bank, PCRI Partner for Money Smart Classes

Participants in the October 2015 Money Smart Class show off their certificates of completion.

PCRI is excited to begin another series of the “Money Smart” Financial Education Program in partnership with Banner Bank. Residents who complete the four-class program will earn a $100 certificate they can redeem at any Banner Bank location. The program includes four 2-hour classes on Tuesday evenings, starting Tuesday, April 12, and will cover topics ranging from budgeting, balancing a checkbook, managing credit and avoiding identity theft.

Classes are limited to 35 participants and pre-registration is required, so residents are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible to Amy Dang at PCRI.  The classes include:

• Class 1 (Tuesday, April 12, 6-8 p.m.): “Bank on It” and “Check it Out” topics include banking and choosing checking accounts.
• Class 2 (Tuesday, April 19, 6-8 p.m.): “Money Matters” and “Pay Yourself First” topics include keeping track of your money and why you should save
• Class 3 (Tuesday, April 26, 6-8 p.m.): “Borrowing Basics” and “Charge it Right” topics covered include introduction to credit and making a credit card work for you
• Class 4 (Tuesday, May 3, 6-8 p.m.): “To Your Credit” and “Financial Recovery” topics include how credit history affects credit future and rebuilding your credit

Participants who attend and complete all four classes will earn the $100 certificate from Banner Bank.  Class sizes are limited and registration is required.  Contact Amy Dang, PCRI’s Financial Education Specialist, for more information or to register. All classes will be held at the PCRI Annex, two blocks north of PCRI’s main office.