Personal Finance Series: Credit

Program Type:

Class or Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
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Program Description

Event Details

In today’s economy, it would be rare not to use credit to pay for large purchases, such as car repairs or any type of emergency. Credit can be an overwhelming topic, but understanding credit is critical for managing one‘s finances responsibly, as credit can affect many aspects of your life.

 By the end of this session you will:

  • Understand what credit is, how it works, and why you need it.
  • Understand the different ways of establishing credit.
  • Know your responsibilities as a borrower.
  • Understand how to monitor credit using a credit report and credit score.
  • Understand loans and credit cards and how to borrow responsibly.

The last topic in this personal finance series is as follows:
April 10: Homebuying

This event series is a partnership of IQ Credit Union and Vancouver Community Library.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.