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)
Taking out a loan means signing your name to a lot of fine print — interest rate, term, monthly payment. It’s easy to feel unsure if you’re getting a fair deal, especially if it’s your first time.
💚 Our Financial Education Team is hosting a free webinar on Borrowing Basics. You’ll learn:
- Why people borrow, and the different types of loans out there (credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, student loans, mortgages)
- How lenders decide who qualifies, and how credit scores work
- How to compare loan offers and spot the warning signs of taking on too much debt
📅 Monday, September 28
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
Free. Registration required.
Borrowing Basics: How to Prepare to Borrow and Pay Back Money Responsibly
Monday, September 28 • 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.