Educational Resources
- WealthMattersWelcome to CommonWealth’s WealthMatters – Where your financial well-being matters to us. Here you will find a fun interactive learning experience that provides financial tools and tips to boost your knowledge, and help put you on the path to financial success!
Click here to start your financial journey today on WealthMatters!
- Kids/Youth CenterWelcome to CommonWealth’s CommonCents – Where learning about money is fun! Penny the Clever Fox is ready to share these simple financial tools and games to help you learn about managing your money. Let’s get started!
- BALANCE - Join the "Webinar for the Win" Contest
Connect to BALANCE
These days managing your money to meet life's many demands may seem difficult and confusing. But through a partnership with BALANCE, you--as a CommonWealth member--may seek information and advice on money management, saving and spending plans, housing, credit reports, and debt repayment options.
This is a free online resource that also features educational modules on the core aspects of personal financial management, such as Checking Account Management, 10 Steps to Financial Success, Smart Tax Planning, and more! By completing these courses, you can move toward financial success while demonstrating your commitment to sound money management.
Click here to visit the BALANCE website and sign up for your BALANCE account.
"Webinar for the Win" Contest
January 28 – April 23, 2020Watch a FREE WEBINAR for your chance to win $1,000.*
Presented by our partner in financial education, BALANCE, “Webinar for the Win” will reward one lucky attendee of their free online webinars with the grand prize of $1,000! By attending one of the FREE monthly webinars, you’ll automatically be entered to win. BALANCE webinars are live, online sessions that let you learn from and interact with an expert on today’s most popular financial topics.
Entering is easy:- Register for a free BALANCE webinar in February, March or April
- Stay for the whole session
- Earn additional entries with each webinar you attend
Upcoming Webinars
February - Drive Away Happy: Car Buying Decisions
Getting a car can be overwhelming and stressful with all the decisions to make: new or used; buy or lease; zero percent financing or rebate (not to mention what color to pick). Participants will learn tips and tricks to have the best car shopping experience possible, while also making wise financing decisions.Date Time Session 1 Tuesday, February 11th 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session 2 Thursday, February 20th
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click here to sign up for either session.
March - Repaying Student Loans
Student loans can put a heavy burden on monthly finances, sometimes rivaling the cost of a mortgage. These days there are many options to help repay these loans. This webinar will teach attendees about the choices available.Date Time Session 1 Tuesday, March 10th 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session 2 Thursday, March 19th
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click here to sign up for either session.
April - Identity Theft Solutions
Identity theft is becoming more common and sophisticated than ever. Session participants will learn the methods that identity thieves use to access confidential information, tools for preventing ID theft, and steps to take should identity theft occur.Date Time Session 1 Tuesday, April 14th 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session 2 Thursday, April 23rd
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click here to sign up for either session.
“Webinar for the Win” runs from January 28 – April 23, 2020. Make sure you sign up now and reserve your virtual seat. At the end of the contest, the winner will be selected at random from all BALANCE webinar attendees.
* No purchase necessary. Promotion sponsored by BALANCE. See Offical Rules here.