Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 2, 1 February 2012 — Free financial literacy course offered [ARTICLE]

Free financial literacy course offered

A two-day hnaneial literacy course is being offered free of charge to Native Hawaiians 18 and older, Feb. 18 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Keaukaha Elementary School. The classes will cover topics including budgeting and saving, banking, credit scores and credit reports, credit cards and purchasing a car, surviving a hnaneial emergency, building a career and improving your community, and planning your future. The class is limited to 20 people, and participants must attend both days. The course is presented by the Native Nations Education Foundation Pane'e Mua Project, funded by a grant from the Administration for Native Americans. Registration is required by calling Mohala Aiu at (808) 769-0060.