MCC Daily Tribune

TODAY: Money, Money, Money (Financial Literacy Workshops)

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Tired of your refund check being here one day and gone the next? Come and learn the tips and tricks on how to make your money stretch further. A Consumer Credit Counseling Services representative will be at MCC to present on the following topics:

Mon, Feb 11 from 2:00-4:00 - Brighton Campus, Room 3-116

2:00 Defeating Your Debt

It's estimated that the average American household owes almost $10,000 in credit card debt alone, representing minimum payments of almost $400 a month. Covering strategies for negotiating interest rates, negotiating settlements, and developing repayment plans, this class empowers consumers to take charge of their debt and work towards a debt-free lifestyle.

3:00 Confessions of a Shopaholic

Overspending has become a celebrated activity in our culture. Everyone likes to spend money on the latest and greatest... tablets, smartphones, smart TV's, etc. Unfortunately, overspending can severely hinder our financial wellness and prevent us from achieving our full potential in building wealth and security. In this session you will learn how to gain control over your spending, have a correct "money mentality", be a savvy shopper, and overcome spending problems.

Come for one session or both. All students welcome!

Vilma Patterson
Student Services - DC
02/11/2019