Explore our financial resources—or join a live webinar. Alternatives offers free webinars led by our Financial Education Team, and other webinars from our nonprofit partner, BALANCE. Also, check out more free resources and tools from BALANCE below.
Live Webinars
Upcoming virtual webinar led by our Financial Education Team (two options, recording will be available)
Thinking about buying your first home — but not sure where to start?
You’re not alone. The mortgage process can feel like a maze, especially if no one in your life has walked you through it before. This free webinar is designed to change that.
Join Kim Ritter, Mortgage Department Manager at Alternatives, for an honest, plain-language look at what the homebuying process actually involves:
- What lenders look at — income, debt, credit, and savings
- How to find out if you’re ready (and what to work on if you’re not yet)
- Down payment assistance programs that may be available to you
- A clear picture of the timeline and your mortgage options
Wherever you are in the process — just curious or actively preparing — you’ll leave with real next steps. 💚
Two sessions available — pick what works for you:
Intro to Home Ownership: Information for First-Time Homebuyers
Saturday, June 27 • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM • Microsoft Teams (Virtual)
Intro to Home Ownership: Information for First-Time Homebuyers
Monday, June 29 • 5:30 PM–7:00 PM • Microsoft Teams (Virtual)
BALANCE monthly webinar
Our nonprofit partner, BALANCE, offers free interactive webinars on budgeting, credit, homebuying, and more.
More free resources from BALANCE
Access financial education and resources to help with your financial matters. BALANCE can also assist with confidential, no-cost financial coaching services to help you develop a sensible budget managing spending and debt as well as provide a free credit report review.
Here are a few specific topics to get you started….
Get your financial health score in two minutes.
Take the quizAnother partner we use, Banzai! offers a comprehensive collection of interactive content including AI coaches, calculators, and articles. Banzai! content is available in ten different languages! When you get to our Banzai! homepage, click on the globe icon in the upper right-hand corner to convert text to your chosen language.
America Saves Week
Five days of tips, tools, and resources to help you build stronger saving habits — one day at a time.
Day 1 – Saving Automatically
Learn how to set up automatic transfers so saving happens before you even think about spending. Small, consistent contributions add up fast.
Day 2 – Saving for the Unexpected
An emergency fund is your financial safety net. Discover how much you should aim to save and the best place to keep it.
Day 3 – Saving for Major Milestones
Whether it’s a home, a car, or higher education, big goals require a plan. Find out how to break them down into manageable steps.
Day 4 – Paying Down Debt
Debt can be a barrier to saving. Explore strategies like the avalanche and snowball methods to pay down what you owe and free up more to save.
Day 5 – Saving at Any Age
It’s never too early — or too late — to start saving. Get age-specific guidance on how to make the most of where you are right now.