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CLASS DESCRIPTION: 

Finance 2: Future Funds is an 8-hour intermediate course designed to build on the foundational concepts introduced in Why Money Matters by guiding participants toward greater financial independence and confidence. This course shifts from basic financial understanding to practical application—equipping learners to manage, protect, and plan for their financial future. 

Participants will: 

• Explore how credit works, learn about different types of consumer credit, understand credit scores and reports, and develop strategies for building and maintaining good credit.
• Understand debt, including good vs. bad debt, and explore practical strategies for reducing and managing debt responsibly. 
• Identify common types of financial fraud (such as identity theft, phishing, and scams) and learn concrete strategies for protecting personal information and responding to fraud.
• Review key banking concepts, including reading and reconciling bank statements, using debit cards safely, and understanding electronic payment apps.
• Discuss social support programs such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), including eligibility, reporting requirements, and record-keeping practices.
• Engage in a personalized capstone project that combines goal-setting with financial planning. Participants will create an individualized financial plan outlining goals for 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 3 years—connected to their desired living situation, work, and lifestyle. 

By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident navigating daily financial tasks, safeguarding their financial information, using credit and debt responsibly, and setting meaningful long-term financial goals. This course is especially valuable for those preparing for greater independence at home and in the workplace. 

COST: $149

Afternoon Session

Date: 10/30/2025, 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025

Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center

9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Room Number TBD

Evening Session:

Date: 10/30/2025, 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Virtual

Financial assistance available for those who qualify.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more Finance 2: Future Funds, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.