Get Financially Stable

Financial Coaching

The Financial Coaching is now piloting a small dollar loan program to help individuals get out of payday loan debt. If you're interested in this program, please make an appointment to see a Financial Coach.

The Journey to Financial Success Starts Here

 

To make an appointment with a financial coach, contact:

512-610-4026 or financialcoach@foundcom.org

Financial Coaching is a free program of Foundation Communities that provides a structured environment in which you will receive the tools and support needed to take control of your finances.

Volunteer with client

A Financial Coach will work with you one-on-one over multiple sessions to work on your specific financial concerns and goals. Your coach can help you with:

  • Organizing your financial life
  • Setting up a liveable budget
  • Saving for the future
  • Reducing debt
  • Fixing credit

Depending on your goals, the coaching program may include up to eight one-on-one sessions.

Qualifications

The program is available to individuals earning less than $25,000 annually and families earning less than $50,000 annually.

Location

All Financial Coaching sessions take place at the Community Financial Center at 2600 W. Stassney Lane (at the corner of Westgate and Stassney). Cap Metro Routes 311 and 338.

  Mother and child receive financial help

Personal Finances Toolkit

If you haven’t yet seen a Financial Coach and want to start working on your finances on your own, these quick tips can help you get started:

Create A Budget 

Track Your Expenses 

Open A Checking Account 

Know the Balance in your Checking Account 

Open A Savings Account 

Make Savings Automatic 

Get Your Credit Report 

 

Other Resources

Just getting started?  Money 101 will help you get the basic information you need to manage your finances.

If you’re serious about paying off your debt, PowerPay  can help you make your debt repayment plan. Click here to get started!

Want to learn more about when and why businesses pull credit reports?  Get information about how your credit affects your insurance, potential employers and buying a car.

 

The financial coaching program is generously funded by

charles schwab

Check out our 2009 Annual Report pdf icon to see Financial Coaching achievements.

Want to become a Volunteer Financial Coach?