Tuesday, June 26, 2018

UofA Extension Announces Money Management Program

“Now is the time to plan a budget for the upcoming school year”, according to Michelle Carter, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Bradley County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.  Carter added, “Even if you don’t have children in school, using a budget will give you control over your life.  You’ll be able to set and reach saving’s goals and be prepared for emergencies”.
Budget Development, Money Management, Wise Use of Credit and Consumer Protection are topics that will be taught during the Navigating the Financial Journey training.  Co-presenters with Carter are FCS Agents, Mary Kizer -Jefferson County, Diane Clement - Cleveland County and Jane Newton - Lincoln County.

The financial management class will be held Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Jefferson County Extension Conference Room located at 500 South Idaho Street in Pine Bluff.
Register now by calling 870-534-1033 or e-mail mkizer@uaex.edu. 
Cost of the class is $20.  Bankruptcy filers will receive their Certificate of Debtor Education.  The class is approved by the United States Bankruptcy Trustee as a financial education program and the course complies with the laws enacted under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA).

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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