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 (recording will be available)
Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions many of us make, and the process can feel like a lot. Whether it’s your first car or a replacement, a little prep before you shop makes it easier to feel sure of your choice.
💚 Our Financial Education Team is hosting a free webinar on Buying a Car. You’ll learn:
- How to set a realistic budget and understand the full cost of owning a car, including insurance and fuel
- How new vs. used cars and buying vs. leasing compare
- How auto loans, interest rates, and credit scores work, and how to spot common fees, add-ons, and scams
📅 Monday, October 26
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
Free. Registration required.
Buying a Car: Smart Strategies for a Confident Purchase
Monday, October 26 • 5:30 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….
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Take the surveyAmerica 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.