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Are you a Latino person in Minnesota who has:
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Debts that don’t seem to end?
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Money that doesn’t last all month?
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A need to save and invest for future goals like college or retirement?
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More spending or less income than you used to have?
The Latino financial literacy program staff are here to help. Using the Dollar Works 2 curriculum, we can help you organize and manage your finances. All services are confidential and free of charge.
Our experienced bilingual staff offer one-on-one appointments and group classes in your community. There are twelve one-hour units in the Dollar Works 2 class series. We cover topics like:
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Paying bills.
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Getting credit.
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Paying taxes.
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Keeping records.
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Increasing savings.
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Planning for retirement.
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Avoiding scams.
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How to discuss money within the family.
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How to teach children good money habits.
Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate.
Contact us to get started
Gabriela Burk, Extension Financial Capability Educator
Phone 507-635-6325 and (C) 507-261-4277
Email: burkx012@umn.edu
Francisca Mendoza, Extension Financial Capability Educator
Phone 320-484-4308 and (C) 320-241-7871
Email: mendo024@umn.edu
Jose Lamas, Extension Financial Capability Educator
Phone 507-295-5316 and (C) 507-360-6251
Email: lamas006@umn.edu
Silvia Alvarez de Davila, Extension Financial Capability Educator
Email: salvarez@umn.edu
Reviewed in 2020