We offer personal finance classes through our St. Louis Builds Credit program. Our classes provide general financial knowledge to help you foster a strong financial foundation, build savings, and reach your financial goals.

We strive to make our personal finance classes accessible to everyone. Since the pandemic introduced us to virtual learning, the majority of our classes are now LIVE on Zoom. Yes, live! No pre-recordings here. Every quarter, there will be one in-person home buying class. During the months with no classes, we will host Facebook Live Lunch and Learns! It will focus on a new topic every time, so continue to check our Facebook for what’s in store!

Every quarter, for each class you attend, you’ll be entered into a raffle for one of two $100 gift cards for gas or groceries – your choice! The more classes you attend, the more chances you have to win!

Class Descriptions

Every quarter, we offer classes on the following topics:

Building Your Money Map: Budgeting Like a Pro

Discover how to budget like a pro with our unique 5 E’s approach. We’ll make sure you understand all the factors that go into building a money map that works for you and aligns with your personality and values.

What the Heck is Credit?

If you’ve ever shaken your head (or fists) in frustration about credit, you’re not alone! In this class, we’ll do a deep dive into credit reports, credit scores, and strategies for building credit so you can feel more confident tackling this critical piece of your financial wellness.

Credit Cards: From Mystery to Mastery

Credit cards don’t have to be the enemy! Get the most out of your credit cards by learning exactly how they work, the different types available to you, and strategies for using them most effectively.

Home Buying Basics

Are you ready to make your dream of homeownership a reality? Are you simply curious about the process? This class provides the knowledge you need to achieve successful and affordable homeownership, including information about available down payment assistance programs.