On Saturday, February 20th, Mars Hill West Seattle will be hosting a special Financial Training Day, open to all of Mars Hill Church and the public. From 9am to 3pm, the Financial Coaching Ministry will host a number of seminars on a variety of timely finance-related subjects, including: biblical stewardship, budgeting and managing debt, investing, buying a home, real estate investing, finding a job and stretching your dollar. If you sign up (below) by February 17, the cost is $10 ($13 at the door), which includes lunch and all materials. The event is free for single moms. Limited childcare is available for those who are unable to make other arrangements. Feel free to invite your friends, neighbors, and anyone you think might benefit from this practical seminar.

DETAILS:

• WHERE: Mars Hill Church West Seattle
• WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 9am – 3pm
• COST: $10 if registering before Feb17th, $13 at the door. Single moms, click here to register for free.
• QUESTIONS: Please email westseattle@marshillchurch.org
• REGISTER: Please sign up for this event below.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

(Please select breakout choices when registering below)

• Budgeting Basics (Personal Finance 101) Need to learn how to build a budget to balance income, expenses, debt, savings and tithing?  Join us in this session to learn to build a budget that helps you to overcome debt and build savings for your personal and financial goals.

• Financial Strategies for Life (Personal Finance 201) How much do I need to put away for retirement? What do I need to do along the way in the event of the unexpected? How do I maximize the benefits my employer is offering me?  We’ll translate complicated issues to help you create a financial strategy for your life.
• Basics of Investing You don’t need to wait until you have a lot of money to start investing, but you do need to know what you’re buying and why.  We’ll translate Wall Street jargon into English and teach you the who, what, where, why and how of investing.
• Alternatives to Foreclosure Numerous government programs were put in place to help underwater homeowners and those struggling to make mortgage payments.  Foreclosure is the worst option – learn about the alternatives available to you.
• Home-Buying For First-Timers Learn what playing Monopoly didn’t teach you. In a mock interactive transaction, we’ll define the terms and analyze the processes involved with buying real estate.
• Real Estate Investing For individuals and couples who are considering a real estate portfolio to provide or supplement their retirement. A simple strategy is presented, along with explanations and analysis of appraisal, finance, and cap-rate.
• Stretching your dollar: Tips for saving money in everyday life Come and share money saving in every day life principles and ideas with us.  Session will be interactive and will cover general principles and specifics on groceries, transportation, eating out, cell phone, and cable.
• The Rewards of Generosity Have you ever wondered how subtracting from your bottom line can actually add to it?  Do you struggle with why or how much to give each month?  Do you want to understand what the Bible really says about giving?  Come learn all those things and more, and get ready for God to blow the doors off your life as you experience the joy of giving generously.
• Job Search Tips: How to grow in your faith while finding your next job Practical inside tips and Biblical perspective of your job search or potential career change.    God has you going through this for a reason – let’s talk about that first.  Then, you will also gain industry insights from presenters who have helped hundreds of people in job transition and will deliver competitive job search advantages to help you land your next job.

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