1. FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP Single Parents
MARCH 18, 2019
Facilitator: Deborah Bailey

2. How to convince people attend workshop.
Create a workshop event page on your website.
Create graphics.
Promote the event. News/ Media houses.
Send out newsletter/ blast.
Blog about it.
Get the word out to the community. ( Community notice boards)
How to convince people attend workshop.

3. TARGET AUDIENCE/ ONLINE TOOLS USED
SINGLE PARENTS
(who have been through a divorce, or those who are currently experiencing relational break down, as well as other family related issues.)
Long term rewards of starting now- Home ownership, independence, traveling, vacation
Benefits to themselves and their children- Saving for education
Opportunity to connect with persons who have been through the same
situations and have overcome (Testimonials).
Re-known Family Therapist will be present intervention
On site Mortgage specialist to give free assessment.
TARGET AUDIENCE/ ONLINE TOOLS USED

4. Outline for workshop Workshop commences at 9:00am and ends at 1:00pm
Registration begins at 8:30am
Workshop begins at 9:00am. Ice breaker/Introduction. Facilitator presentation 1st part ( Objectives/Setting goals)
Break/Refreshments 10:00am
Facilitator 2nd part presentation 10:00am
(Budgeting/Positioning/Executing
Lunch 12:00pm
Q&A ….Closing remarks
End at 1:00pm
Outline for workshop

5. Setting financial goals
Objectives/Outcomes
Setting financial goals
How to budget
Positioning yourself
Execute
Financial Independence

6. THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD
IS GETTING STARTED
MARK TWAIN
Don’t worry! If you’re not quite ready... WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE IN 3 STEPS

7. First…A Reality Check
Achieving any goal means preparing for it. Get ready to examine a few things about your finances:
INCOME
SPENDING
CREDIT
GOAL
PLAN
EXECUTE
Take a good look at your income and expenses. If your spending outweighs your income. It’s time to make some changes!
What’s your relationship with credit? If your credit card or loan is supplementing your income...its time to make some changes
Have you set a goal for yourself? Set yourself a goal to own your home ... Own X type of home in X years
Have you just been thinking about saving and not really doing anything? Now its time to make a solid plan.
The best made plans can fail in the execution. Do it with the right guidance and the right partner. One with experience and knowledge.
What are your sources of income?
Unexpected income should be saved!
Think of ways to legally generate income.

8. RRP’s (Registered retirement plans with banks/ insurance companies.
Where are you on your journey?
Position yourself!
Retirement/Pension.
RRP’s (Registered retirement plans with banks/ insurance companies.
Home Ownership ( Saving deposit and closing cost).
Education insurance plan. ( grants, scholarships, bursaries)
Saving/Investments, (Stocks, bonds, mutual funds). Visit a financial advisor.

9. Budgeting Keep track of your income vs expenses Takes time
Live within your means
Avoid impulse buying
Takes time
Discipline
Practice
Start with a monthly budget

10. Monthly Budget

16. Online References
CH/MCCalc-CHCalc-eng.aspx Mortgage calculator. nts/savings_calculator Savings. cb/netinc-revnet-eng.aspx Budget.

17. Make a better life for you and your child/children!
How many of you are ready to take this journey towards Financial Independence?
Make a better life for you and your child/children!
The rent you pay on a monthly basis can cover a mortgage in the area you live. Why pay someone else mortgage instead of enjoy the benefits of owning a home?