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COURSES TO HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR FINANCES!

re$tart CLASS

This is the flagship course of BCS that we require all of our participants to take. In this course we walk through a wide range of financial topics including: 

  • Family Vision and Goal-Setting
  • Financial institutions, credit, and Insurance
  • Debt Reduction and Savings
  • Family meetings and Communication
  • Record keeping and Budgeting
  • Financial stability and Legacy

We love to encourage family members to attend together so they can talk through the materials as a unit and create a plan that works best for them.

Not a BCS Participant? Learn more about our re$tart course!
BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.
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FAMILY VISION WORKSHOP

In this workshop, we are able to drill down with participants so they can make their Family Vision. Since the Family Vision is the cornerstone of the Sustainable Families Program and our re$tart course, getting this established is critical.

We do talk through this in the re$tart class, but we find that by holding these workshops we can help families who are hitting a roadblock or just need clearer direction as they work to create a Family Vision that fits them, their values, and realistic goals for this season of their life.

BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.

YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

A Debt-Free Guide

The decisions that go into “what next” after high school, whether in months or years, are numerous. In this class, we will build a framework to help make those decisions. Whether you are looking to find resources to change careers, start a career, build funding for college in a year or two, or plan for your toddler’s future, this 2-session class is for you. Of course, as the title suggests, we will be working through practical ways you and your family can accomplish your educational goals in a debt free manner.

BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.
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HOME BUYING 101

If you are a BCS Participant we encourage you to come learn about the homebuying process and get your questions answered.  

This class is designed specifically for our BCS families with tips, tools, and resources just for YOU!

BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.

ESTATE PLANNING & WILLS

For this course, we bring in an outside expert who has been dealing with estate planning and wills for many years. Learn from an incredibly experienced estate planning attorney how to best provide for your dependents and plan for financial hand-offs.

No matter what stage of life you are in, this course has something for everyone to learn.

And, yes, this course is just for BCS Participants.

BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.
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RETIREMENT & INVESTING

Are you confused about how to invest and what to plan for retirement? Join us as we break down retirement and investments to give you financial confidence for the future.

You don’t have to make tons of money to invest in your future.

BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.

TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Do you want to be a better steward of your time? Does your time use line up with your values? If you are a BCS Participant you can learn strategies and practical tips for managing this most precious resource from this workshop! 

BCS Participants can sign up for this class via the password-protected Participant Financial Literacy Page.
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