Blog

Family Promise of Sussex County is pleased to offer a series of Money Management classes free to the community. The 5-part series will cover topics including: credit reports, FICO scores, budgeting, how to manage, pay off your debt and lastly saving – to remind you to not forget to pay yourself as well.

The next cycle is beginning September 3rd and September 4th and are held at our offices 19 Church St. Newton. Students are able to choose day or evening sessions based on their schedule.

Every Tuesday Starting September 3rd Ending October 1st from 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Every Wednesday Starting September 4th Ending October 2nd from 5:00pm – 6:30pm

The classes are taught by our very own Certified Financial Counselors, Debora Rowlands and Elisa Serano. Students who have attended previous classes left feeling empowered, able to better see and control their spending and wanted more training!

Here’s what our financial counselors are saying:

What is the biggest money lesson that you have learned?

Elisa: That only I am responsible for my own Financial situation. Only I can take control of my financial wellbeing.

Debby: The biggest lesson that I have learned is that it is essential to create a healthy relationship with one’s money. This includes having a “Money Space” which is a set place and time to look at one’s finances and budget. This allows one to be able to focus on better money management and improve decision making with one’s finances. It helps with staying on top of budgeting, savings, and financial planning. A “Money Space” can help with tracking one’s financial progress, goals, and makes one accountable in making financial decisions. Knowing that there is a system set up to manage one’s finances can reduce the stress and anxiety that is often related to money. Overall, I found that having a “Money Space” can lead to a more structured approach with organizing one’s finances and better financial outcomes.

What is the one thing that you would like every student to take away from the course?

Elisa: That they have control of their own Financial situation. And they must never tell themselves that they can’t do it. We all fall sometimes, but we must get up and continue working at bettering our lives by controlling our financial wellbeing.

Debby: The one thing that I would like every student to take away from this class is that everyone can save. It is important for clients to be mindful of the difference between “wants and needs.” Paying oneself first is a vital part of saving. Many people believe that they do not make enough income to save. It can be the smallest amount of money, but over time the money will accumulate. This is a way for clients to be conscious of having income for an emergency or simply planning for their future.

Want to hear, learn more? Call us at 973-579-1180 and sign up for our next classes.