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Money Management/Spending Smartly

Last modified 2008-01-29 08:35


Great money management programs are listed below!                                          wallet

Money Management/Spending Smartly Brochure - Spending Smartly is a five class program designed to help people get control over their finances.  Daytime and evening classes are offered throughout the year in Fairborn and Xenia.

Suplemental Brochure - Classes of special interest in financial literacy are offered throughout the year.  These classes fulfill requirements of those participants in the Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority's IDA program, but are open to anyone.

Home Buyer Education Classes - The Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, is pleased to again offer its home buyer education series. Growing concerns across the country regarding home foreclosures and home prices have created an expanded need for future home owners to be as knolwegeable, as possible, before they enter into a purchase agreement.  This series will allow participants to interact with professionals who will guide them through each step of the home buying process.  Upon completion, they will be able to make better decisions and choices  Our goal is to make this process interesting and pleasurable.

New $tart - New $tart covers the financial topics required by the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act of 2005.

Manage Your Money
Manage Your  Money is a six-lesson, self-study course.  In addition to information and worksheets, each lesson has a set of "Action Steps" to help you apply what you learn to your own management situation.  If you have questions about the course or need additional assistance, please contact Melanie Hart at Greene County OSU Extension, 937-372-9971.

 On-line self-study course:  http://ohioline.osu.edu/mym/index.html
        Lesson 1:  Getting Started
        Lesson 2:  Where Does Your Money Go?
        Lesson 3:  Stop Spending Leaks
        Lesson 4:  How Much Credit Can You Afford?
        Lesson 5:  Develop Your Budget
        Lesson 6:  Your Net Worth and Financial Records

Miami Valley Saves - Miami Valley Saves is an exciting new opportunity to begin saving money.  Participants learn a new approach to saving and are challenged to make regular saving an important of their lives.