Financial Literacy Class in Jackson

Learn how to gain control of your personal finances. Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Financial Literacy Class at 1320A S. Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301 every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Participants must pre-register by calling 731-736-3401. Topics include: Creating a budget; setting financial SMART goals; determining needs vs. wants; saving money and the benefits of savings; understanding financial institutions; checking and savings accounts; 401k/403(b) retirement contributions; debit vs. credit cards; understanding the benefits and potential pitfalls of different types of loans, including payday/cash advance, auto financing, mortgage/home and student (federal and private); and understanding financial documents (paycheck stub and W-4).