Media Release

3:55 p.m.

County Offers a Smart Financial Start

The Alachua County Extension Office is offering a free, four-part series on successful financial planning strategies for newlyweds (others welcome).  The classes are offered on April 2, 9, 16, & 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Alachua County Extension Office located at 2800 NE 39th Ave. Gainesville, Fl.  To register call 352-955-2402.

Class schedule:

April 2                   Getting Financially Organized

·        Net Worth Statement

·        Your Financial Goals

·        Designing Your Spending Plan

·        Record Keeping and Important Papers

April 9                   Making Credit Work for You

• Your Credit Report and Score
• Your Credit Management Plan
• Identification Theft Prevention
• Living Better for Less

April   16             Decision Making in the Insurance Maze

·        What is available?  How much do you need?

• Health
• Auto
• Life
• Disability
• Home Owner’s or Renter’s

April   30          Getting a Head Start on Your Financial Future

• Your Savings Plan
• Your Retirement Plan
• Basic Estate Planning

Many free materials will be distributed to those attending.

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