Finance Center Federal Credit Union - Indianapolis - Member Education Seminars - Financial Literacy

Member Education

What other seminars would you like to see at Financial Center in 2010? Send us an e-mail at marketing@fcfcu.com to let us know what topics you're interested in. Your opinion is valuable to us.

All seminars are held at our Main Center location at 7101 East 56th Street in Indianapolis.

Financial Literacy

Don't have time to attend a seminar, check out Anytime Adviser. These are interactive guides that coach you in managing your checking account, guide you through the process of finding and buying a house, provide information on how to manage credit wisely, guide you through building your financial future as a couple, and inform you on how to safeguard personal and financial records from fraud and identity theft.

New Credit Card Rules

3/13/2010
Credit card customers have new rights and fewer surprises on their bills, as the first provisions of President Obama's Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 goes into effect. The law, passed in May 2009, is designed to crack down on abuses, such as high fees and penalties, by credit card companies. The new law limits rate increases and fees. There are also changes in the billing process. This seminar will take place from 9 am to 11 am at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Youth Financial Management

4/17/2010
Students (and their parents) age 11-14 should take advantage of this free seminar to learn about personal budgets, savings and checking accounts, keeping a balanced checkbook, and planning for the future. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Saving and Investing in a Post-Bailout World

5/15/2010
Where can you put your money to make it work harder for you? This seminar will discuss the various types of products available at Financial Center that will allow your money to work harder and help you to achieve your short term and long term financial goals. This seminar will take place from 9 am to 11 am at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Home Buyers Seminar

6/12/2010
Making smart financial decisions regarding your home requires research and planning. Insightful information will be provided on topics such as choosing the best realtor, the complete mortgage process and the various mortgage products available. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Online Services

7/17/2010
Learn how to maximize your time and reduce your costs through the use of Financial Center's online services. Using both a classroom environment and hands on training, members will learn how to safely access their credit union accounts via online options. Special focus will be given to a BillPayer demonstration illustrating how using online options can save members both time and money. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Ways to Save on Home Energy Costs

8/14/2010
The cost of energy has more than doubled in the past decade and it's only expected to continue to rise. Those who are concerned about saving on their energy costs can do so, simply by being diligent about monitoring the use of energy in their home. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

QuickBooks Beginner

9/11/2010
A free seminar on QuickBooks set-up, implementation, and support. During this informative and interactive training, the following topics will be covered: Basic Accounting and QuickBooks Terminology QuickBooks Flow Chart from Home Page Creating an Invoice Receiving a Payment Making a Deposit Entering and Paying Bills Reconciling Accounts Transferring Funds Obtaining Extensive Reports including Balance Sheet, P&L, and Open Invoices This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

QuickBooks Intermediate

9/18/2010
A free seminar on QuickBooks set-up, implementation, and support. During this informative and interactive training on advanced implementation the following topics will be covered: Intermediate Solutions for Managing, Invoicing, and Controlling Receivables Electronic Transactions Advanced Budget Management Tools Preparation Tips for Auditing & Reconciliation Examples to Make QuickBooks Work Better for You This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Understanding Your Credit

10/16/2010
Managing your credit now can greatly impact your financial future. This course will help you understand your credit report, factors that affect your credit score and ways to improve your credit. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

HDHP/HSA

10/23/2010
As an alternative to traditional self-funded and managed care plans, more companies are considering implementing a High Deductible Health Plan, known as a HDHP. The qualified HDHP was part of the bill signed into law in 2003 as part of the Medicare Modernization Act. Its purpose is to lower health care costs by pushing plan members to analyze their health care decisions, while making insurance premiums more affordable to everyone. An HSA (Health Savings Account) would be used with the HDHP to help pay for the deductible costs. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com

Financial Fitness

11/13/2010
Understanding where your money goes is the first step in establishing a successful money management routine. Focusing on the establishment of a budget, expense control and the wise use of credit will provide just the right amount of support to anyone looking to improve their overall financial fitness. This seminar will take place from 9 am to Noon at our Main Center location.

Contact:	Marketing Department
Phone:	317.916.6250
E-mail:	marketing@fcfcu.com