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Money Management

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Money Games

Just can’t win with money? Is your credit out of bounds? Want to reach your financial goals? Learn about saving, spending, debt reduction, improving credit, and more, in this 2-day workshop series. Learn how to:

Money Games 1

• Read and understand your credit score

• Develop a spending plan that works for you

• Build an emergency fund and saving for the future

• Identify the best financial services for you

• Curb bad habits and use credit wisely

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Money Games 2

• Identify issues on your credit report, and begin the credit repair process (includes a soft-pull of your credit report with on-the-spot counselor assistance)

• With all your current bills in-hand, develop a concrete spending plan

• Save an emergency fund (immediate) and invest money (long-term)

• Access 2019 Metro Community Development programs: Metro Credit Builder, Metro Used Car Loan Program, Metro Fresh Start loan program

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Upcoming Class Dates HERE

Click HERE to Register for Classes

Cost:  $25.00 for Series

Scholarships Available 

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One-on-One Coaching

Work with a HUD certified financial coach to create a personalized game plan that will help you achieve your long-term goals of homeownership, owning your own business, financial freedom, repairing your credit and saving for your retirement

• Our personalized one-on-one coaching helps you to develop a comprehensive financial plan and roadmap for the future

• Includes a “soft pull” review of your credit report, and creation of a new budget (including files)

• Set yourself up for financial success

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Click HERE for More Information

Cost:  $25.00 (Must be completed with budget & goals for Metro loan approval)

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​​Online Money Management Course

The Online Money Management course, offered by eHomeAmerica, is the key to finding your way through today’s financial landscape. Learn practical ways to take control of your finances and bring yourself peace of mind about your financial future. Register, pay and take the course as your time permits, in your place and at your pace. 

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Topics covered include:

• Savings

• Spending

• Debt

• Financial services

• Credit and credit reporting

• Credit traps, scams and predatory lending

• Planning for your future​

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Click HERE to Register

Cost:  $50.00

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Free Home Repair & Accessibility Programs

This program is grant funded, very limited and is on a first-come first approved basis.

Neighborhood Impact Program

Are you in need of home repairs such as a new roof, windows, siding, or furnace but cannot afford the improvements? 

If so, you may qualify for free home repairs of up to $7,500 per household through grants provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and administered locally by Metro Community Development.

To qualify, you must:

• Have a household income at or below 80% of

       Area Median Income

• Have owned and occupied the home at least 

       six months prior to enrollment

• Own a single-family home, condominium or modular unit

• Be current on your mortgage and property tax obligations

Completed applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding runs out.

For details and to register, call (810) 767-4622 ext. 230

Cost $20.00

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Accessibility Modification Program 

Are you 62 years of age, or an individual with a permanent disability, or do you have a household member with a permanent disability experiencing difficulties accessing your home?

If so, you may qualify for free funding of up to $12,000 per household to pay for modifications such as ramps, grab bars, roll-in showers, widened doorways and much more. These grants are provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and administered locally by Metro Community Development.

To qualify, you must live in a household where:

• Household income is at or below 80% of Area Media Income

• All household members are

  • Age 62 or older; or

  • Age 62 or older and age 17 or younger where the household member age 62 or older is the guardian of the younger household members; or

  • A household member of any age has a permanent disability and is currently receiving permanent disability benefits

Completed applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding runs out.

For details and to register, call (810) 767-4622 ext. 230

Cost: No fee