What online lessons are available from CCOA?

Life can be stressful. We know you face important financial decisions every day and we are here to help! CCOA’s Financial Skills Center is built to deliver critical knowledge to help you develop better money skills and make smarter financial decisions. Here’s a list of the lessons available through the CCOA Financial Skills Center:

Building Financial Capability

Budgeting for Families
Creating a Budget
Credit Scores and Reports
Debt Management
Family Conversations about Money
Healthy Financial Habits
Identity Protection
Set Your Calendar Every Year for Good Financial Health
Taxes: The Basics

Financial Caregiving

Becoming a Financial Caregiver
Expectations of a Financial Caregiver
Planning for a Financial Caregiver
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Reporting Elder Financial Abuse

Financial Foundations

Car Loans
Checking Accounts
Credit Cards
Mobile and Online Banking
Prepaid Cards
Preventing Overdraft Fees
Why You Should Pay More Than the Minimum Balance on Your Credit Card

Investing in Your Future

529 Plans
Article: Managing Volatile Income
Building Emergency Savings
Certificates of Deposit
Health Savings Accounts
Mindful Living
Paying for College
Savings Accounts
Shopping for Insurance
Sustainable Investing

Owning a Home

Buying a Home
Considering Homeownership
Investment Property
Mortgage Relief
Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

Preparing for Retirement

401(k) Plans
Article: Maximizing Retirement Savings
Estate Planning
FIRE Lifestyle
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Planning for Retirement
Wealth Transfer
When to Collect Social Security

Small Business Essentials

Developing a Business Plan
Financial Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs
How Businesses Obtain Credit
How Businesses Use Credit
Small Business Banking Services
Small Business Financial Statements