Financial Literacy
Building a Foundation for Financial Freedom
Gamma Eta Alpha will emphasize financial literacy through education for gaining a basic understanding of banking, savings, the importance of good credit, managing and reducing debt, and financial planning for the future.
- Basic Banking and Budgeting
- Financial Freedom Workshops will be conducted in partnership with local certified financial planners who will share information on:
- Managing a checking account.
- Recognizing the range of saving options
- Understanding the importance of budgeting to achieve personal and financial goals.
- What is a healthy budget?
- Using electronic banking services.
- Financial Freedom Workshops will be conducted in partnership with local certified financial planners who will share information on:
- Credit and Debt
- We will focus on ways to repair credit, improve your credit scores, check for inaccurate data on credit reports, avoid money drainers, and develop strategies to reduce expenses and pay down debt.
- Income Planning and Investment
- We will focus on financial planning for different stages of the family life cycle or for life events.
- Understanding basic investment principles.
- Recognizing accessible investment options.
- Understanding and identifying various types of insurance, the protections they provide, and the risks associated with remaining uninsured.