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Bank On Roanoke Valley announces next round of Financial Wellness Series starting April 2024

March 27, 2024

Bank On Roanoke Valley announces next round of Financial Wellness Series starting April 2024

 

Bank On Roanoke Valley announces the next round of its Bank On Financial Wellness Series beginning April 2024. In this series, Bank On Roanoke Valley rewards hard work and commitment through perks that are tailored to each participant’s self-identified goals. In other words, they work with individuals to tune up their finances in a way that makes their money work for them.

Financial professionals volunteering through the Bank On Roanoke Valley Education Network teach the workshops and help empower decision making and financial confidence through goal setting. Are you up to the challenge?

The series will meet on the last Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 PM at the EnVision Center located at 2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24017.

  • The Future Looks Bright: Welcome, Goal Setting, and Banking Refresher (4/25/2024 6 PM – 7:30 PM)
  • Make It Work: Creating a Spending Plan, Reducing Spending and Increasing Income (5/30/2024 6 PM – 7:30 PM)
  • The Dreaded “D” Word: Discussing Debt and How to Conquer It (6/27/2024 6 PM – 7:30 PM)
  • Just Charge It: Borrowing and Credit (7/25/2024 6 PM – 7:30 PM)
  • Bank It, Plan It: Savings and Future Planning (8/29/2024 6 PM – 7:30 PM)
  • Let’s Celebrate: Graduation! Expert Panel Q & A (9/26/2024 6 PM – 7:30 PM)

*You must enroll in advance to attend. Application deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 5 PM

**You must attend all classes to receive any rewards or incentives. 

This series will run from April 2024 through September 2024. There is one required workshop every month. To be eligible to receive rewards and incentives, participants must attend every class and meet a defined savings or debt-reduction goal. Classes are limited to 15 participants each, and seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation is limited to residents of the Roanoke Valley (Roanoke City, Salem City, Town of Vinton, Craig County, Botetourt County, Franklin County, Roanoke County). Please call or e-mail as soon as possible.

Contact Financial Stability Specialist Brandon Meginley at brandon.meginley@roanokeva.gov or 540-853-1120 for more information, or to learn how to enroll.