Presentation Requests

In this session we teach students about the basics of banking, different types of financial institutions and more.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the differences between banks and credit unions
• Learn how to choose the right bank or credit union for you
• Find out the benefits and services that financial institutions provide
• How to avoid banking fees

Students learn the importance of managing credit wisely and how it can impact their financial futures.

Course Objectives:

• Understand what credit is and why it's important
• Learn how credit is measured
• Explore ways to build credit
• Learn how to use credit wisely

Through a fun, interactive simulation, students gain real-world financial planning, saving and budgeting skills.

Course Objectives:

• Learn how to make realistic financial choices
• Understand the basics of planning, savings and budgeting
• Explore the impact credit has on your buying power

Students learn how to identify scams and reduce risky behaviors that could compromise their financial security.

Course Objectives:

• Explore common scams
• Understand how fraud works and how to avoid it
• Learning the negative impacts if you fall for a scam
• Learn how to report fraud

Students participate in a stock market simulation, a virtual game that tracks investment performance based on simulated market fluctuations and market risk.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the importance of research when investing
• Explore the difference between low, medium and high-risk companies
• Define “risk vs. return” and “diversification”
• Experience the “highs” and “lows” of a simulated stock market

Whether you're just starting out or need a refresher, this session covers key topics to help you build a solid financial foundation, gain essential financial skills, and take control of your money.

Agenda:

• What is a spending plan and why should I have one
• Money management strategies
• Creating a spending plan
• Budget busters and how to avoid them

In this seminar, we'll help demystify the world of credit reports and scores and discuss how they can impact your financial health.

Agenda:

• Anatomy of a credit report
• What's in a FICO score
• Monitoring reports and scores
• Tips for improving credit

Whether you're starting from scratch or recovering from past credit challenges, this session will equip you with practical advice and actionable steps to build and improve your credit.

Agenda:

• Fundamentals of credit
• Factors affecting credit scores
• Strategies for establishing credit
• Skills for maintaining good credit
• Long-term financial implications

Want to spot the tactics used by fraudsters? We'll guide you through practical steps to safeguard yourself and your finances.

Agenda:

• Common scams
• The impact of fraud
• How to protect yourself
• How to report fraud

Want to gain actionable insights on conquering debt? We'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help create a debt payoff plan that motivates you to keep going.

Agenda:

• Debt payoff strategies
• How to stop creating new debt
• Ideas to increase income

On the homebuying journey? We're here to help! We'll walk you through the steps of buying your dream home. This free homebuying class will share key resources and demonstrate how BECU can support you on the path to homeownership.

Agenda:

• How to prepare for the homebuying process
• Breakdown of upfront and monthly costs
• Overview of the loan process, and more!