Financial Wellness

During these challenging times more people are concerned about their financial future. The University of Maryland Extension offers educational programs, applied research projects and lots of practical information that will empower our community to make informed financial choices and improve the personal finances of our residents. Some of the workshops offered are:

Workshops for Youths

  • High School Financial Planning Program (Money Habits, SMART Goals, and Spending Plans)
  • Saving for Your Personal Goals

Workshops for Adult

  • Creating a Spending Plan
  • Tracking Expenses
  • Understanding Cash Flow
  • Identity Theft
  • You are in Control of Your Credit
  • Understanding Credit Reports
  • Tools for Paying Bills and Other Expenses
  • Money Services
  • Money Habitude$
  • Setting Goals
  • Paying Bills
  • Who Am I With Money?

Train-the-Trainer Workshops

  • High School Financial Planning Program Curriculum Training (Offered to teachers/educators, non-educators, & adult volunteers)
  • Your Money Your Goals: A Financial Empowerment Toolkit (Offered to frontline staff that work with economically vulnerable populations)

For more information, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Calvert County Office at 301-855-1150 or 410-535-3662.

Resources:

Financial Resources

Teaching Resources