Monday, January 12, 2009

2009 Group Schedule

January 27: Introduction
How to make & stick to a Budget
Zero based budget planning
Budgeting for irregular incomes
The Baby Steps for Financial Freedom

February 24: Saving Money
The Importance of an Emergency Fund
Relating to our spouses with money
Ways to Save Money on everything

March 31: Dumping Debt
The Debt Snowball
Collection practices
What your rights are
Credit Bureaus & Credit Reports

April 28: Buying Big Bargains
How to haggle for deep discounts
Saving money with coupons
Playing the CVS game
Playing the Walgreens game

May 26: Understanding Insurance
What you need & what you don’t.
How to save money on insurance without sacrificing coverage
Life Insurance
Estate Planning (wills, trusts, etc.)

June 30: Free Family Fun
Information on free upcoming events
Ideas on inexpensive family activities
Ideas for date nights
Involving our kids with our efforts to
be financially responsible

July 28: Dining on a Dime
Meal Planning & Menus
Cheap meal ideas & their recipes
Money saving resources
Building Food Storage on a budget.

August 25: Back To School Basics & Additional Sources of Income
Where the big bargains are
The joy of Freecycle
Additional Sources of income
(some may surprise you!)

September 29: Planning for the Future
Retirement contributions
Saving for kids’ college educations
Mortgages and real estate
Building wealth

October 27: The Joy of Giving & the Blessings of Being a Good Steward
Giving
The principle of reap / sow
Being a good steward
Sharing your knowledge

November 24: Christmas on a Shoestring & Group Party
“Christmas is a craft” ideas
Gift ideas for $5.00 or less
Group Party to discuss
& celebrate our accomplish-
ments this year!

December: *unless otherwise requested, we will skip this month due to the holidays*

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