UMassFive Announces Upcoming Financial Wellness Webinars, Workshops

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is dedicated to advancing financial well-being for its members and the broader community through education and access to trusted resources. For more than a decade, UMassFive has offered free financial wellness workshops designed to help individuals build knowledge, confidence, and long-term financial stability, covering topics such as managing debt, preparing for homeownership, and planning for the future.

To that end, UMassFive will offer the following financial wellness topics:

• Budgeting 101: Wednesday, March 11, noon to 1 p.m.; and Thursday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. No matter what your financial situation is like, managing your money can be overwhelming. Attend this judgment-free session to get some tips on how to simplify the process. Learn how to analyze where your money is going now, how you can make changes to that, and how to make sure that you spend and save money strategically.

• Paying Down Debt: Monday, Feb. 9, noon to 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Debt is a burden that many would like to lighten, but it can be tough to come up with a plan to do so. Attend this session to learn useful tips on paying down debt quicker while avoiding late fees and keeping your budget on track. You’ll also receive resources related to student loan repayment.

• Raising Money-Smart Kids: Age-appropriate Financial Guidance for Parents: Tuesday, April 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Friday, April 10, noon to 1 p.m. Want to teach your kids about money, but not sure where to start? Learn how to guide your children through key financial concepts, tailored to their age and development. From teaching preschoolers the value of a dollar to helping teens manage money and save, we’ll provide practical tips and strategies to build lifelong financial confidence.

• Your Guide to MassHousing and Homeownership (in person): Thursday, April 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ready to unlock the door to your first home? Sign up for our free workshop at our Hadley branch to learn how you can benefit from MassHousing’s down payment assistance and other homeownership resources.

Specific financial wellness topics are typically offered multiple times per year, to allow multiple opportunities for community members to be able to attend subjects that interest them.

To view all of UMassFive’s current financial wellness webinar offerings and register to attend, visit umassfive.coop/resources/workshops.