Take Charge America Institute

The Take Charge America Institute (TCAI) seeks a VISTA Financial Literacy Volunteer Coordinator for a one-year project starting in January 2025. This is an opportunity to increase the financial capability and wellbeing of Arizona residents by developing financial literacy education resources, and recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to deliver programming. Contact Dr. Dan McDonald at [email protected].

Please join us on Friday, February 25 at 1:30 (MST) for a presentation on the Early Financial Literacy Building Blocks Taught through Mobile Children’s Library https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83712629341
This half-hour workshop will introduce participants to a financial literacy mobile library for children three to five years old. Parents and care providers will learn about developmental building blocks that children need to understand numeracy and the foundational skills associated with financial behaviors in adulthood.

The Psychology of Saving
Wednesday, February 23 from 3:00 to 3:30 pm
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84321980135

This half-hour workshop will introduce participants to the psychology of saving and the behaviors associated with saving. Participants will learn about the Take Charge Cats near-peer financial education program offered to middle, high school, and college students.
Presenters: Dr. Dan McDonald and Mr. Logan Masseth

Join us for Save for the Unexpected workshop: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:00 AM Arizona https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83933485109
Learn tips for being a better saver!

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Where Does Your Money Go FREE Virtual Class!
Single-session class that helps you develop a spending-savings plan that works for you!
Friday 2/11 from 12pm-1pm and
Every Monday at 5:30pm
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Financial Literacy Classes Financial Literacy Classes Learning to take control of your finances doesn't have to be expensive. Our FREE workshops and classes can help you gain the skills and knowledge to see your money in a new way. Scroll down the page to see all our upcoming workshops and classes. In-person and virtual optio...

Beware of hidden junk fees in the world of banking and finance! These fees can take many different forms, including fees for late penalties, overdrafts, returns, using an out-of-network ATM, money transfers, inactivity, and more. Junk fees drain tens of billions of dollars per year from Americans' budget.

If you think you've come across a junk fee, you can report it to the Bureau of Financial Consumer Protection here:

www.federalregister.gov

Saving for the unexpected doesn't just have to be for emergencies!

Let’s say you've been saving $20 every paycheck for the past year. A friend shares that they just got a promotion and invites you to dinner. You’re excited for your friend, and because you chose to save you can afford to participate in that unexpected opportunity!

Whether you’re saving for emergencies, opportunities, or (hopefully) both, the easiest and most effective way to save is automatic. Saving automatically allows you to “set it and forget it.”

Saving For The Unexpected Isn’t Just For Emergencies | America Saves You can also save for OPPORTUNITIES.

Start off 2022 with FREE financial literacy classes!
Where Does Your Money Go? is a single-session class that helps you develop a spending-savings plan that works for you!
Register below, classes are every Monday at 5:30pm

Where Does Your Money Go? Ever Monday Evening at 5:30pm Facilitated by Cate Gore, University of Arizona Gila County Cooperative Extension

Tax season is coming up! Make sure you received your full 2021 child tax credit when you file your taxes by following these simple steps:
1. If you received the child tax credit this year, you should be receiving a Letter 6419 from the IRS. If you're married, both spouses may receive a letter. These letters show how much of the Child Tax Credit you've received for 2021.
2. When completing your tax return, use those letters to complete a Schedule 8812 (and Form 1040) to receive any of the Child Tax Credit that you didn't already receive.
3. If you didn't receive the Child Tax Credit at all during 2021 but you're eligible, you can still receive that money when you file your 2021 tax return!

Read the full artel here:

Families can receive more money through the child tax credit: Here's what you need to know File your 2021 tax return so you can get the other half of your child tax credit.

Start off 2022 with FREE financial literacy classes!
Where Does Your Money Go? is a single-session class that helps you develop a spending-savings plan that works for you!
Register below for Monday, Jan 10th at 5:30pm or 7:00pm

Financial Literacy Classes Financial Literacy Classes Learning to take control of your finances doesn't have to be expensive. Our FREE workshops and classes can help you gain the skills and knowledge to see your money in a new way. Scroll down the page to see all our upcoming workshops and classes. In-person and virtual optio...