39% of North Texas are considered asset poor or have insufficient resources to stay out of poverty.
Through our Financial Coaching program we are teaching families to manage their money for things they want or need. Money School is offered by Catholic Charities and Family Pathfinders at no cost. Participants learn about:
- Setting goals
- Budgeting
- Using credit
- Record keeping
- Financial planning
- Saving for emergencies
- Teaching children about money
- Taxes
- Consumer rights
Classes are held all year long at a variety of convenient locations. Weekday, night and weekend classes are available. Money School is for Tarrant County residents who earn less than $50,000 a year.