United Way Monterey County’s Financial Literacy Education workshops are free, virtual, and designed for individuals and families working to make ends meet. Whether you're looking to boost your credit, build a better budget, or start saving—these workshops offer practical tools to help you plan for a more stable financial future. 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

SMART BORROWING MADE SIMPLE

Learn how to calculate the cost of borrowing money using free tools and how you can manage your debt to make big money moves. We'll be using free calculators to see the real cost of debt and talk about when and where debt can make sense.

Thursday, November 6th  
6:00pm - 7:30pm

English Instruction

BUILDING STRONG CREDIT

We'll take a concrete look at credit, how it's calculated, and some tried-and-true strategies for working to change your credit. 

Thursday, November 13th 
6:00pm - 7:30pm

English Instruction

Take Charge of   
Your Spending Plan

Budgeting is about clarity, not cutting everything out. This session will focus on simple ways to track your money and use cash flow tools to stay in control. 

Thursday, November 20th         
6:00pm - 7:30pm

English Instruction

Start Saving with Confidence

Take small steps today toward lasting financial security using tools designed to help you think about your future and prepare for the unexpected.. 

Thursday, December 4th    
6:00pm - 7:30pm

English Instruction