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Learning Resources and Opportunities
Financial workshops and webinars that help you make the most of your money.
When it comes to managing money and planning your financial future, it pays to get information from the experts.
At Ventura County Credit Union, we offer a wide variety of in-person and online workshops, insightful webinars, and workplace programs free to our members and community.
Upcoming Workshops and Webinars
Please check back often as we frequently add new financial events.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a government form that streamlines the financial aid process, which can help reduce your student loan burden. This workshop covers FAFSA basics, as well as provides insight into the application process, how to complete the FAFSA online, federal requirements, and receiving and maintaining federal financial aid.
Register for the session time that works best with your schedule. If you can't attend, the webinar recording will be available to you for 7 days after your registered session. Webinar provided in partnership with BALANCE.
Session 1
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Register below to receive your Go To Webinar login credentials.
Having an emergency fund is crucial for financial stability and security. It is meant to cover unforeseen expenses like medical emergencies, car repairs, or sudden unemployment. Understanding the difference between an emergency and a non-emergency is essential to ensure the fund is used appropriately. Discover how building a saving habit and consistently contributing can create and sustain a strong emergency fund, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Format: via Zoom
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Join us for an online workshop on Living Trusts and Estate Planning. Presented by Ventura County Credit Union in partnership with Affinity Trusts, you will learn how to:
- Avoid the pitfalls of using joint ownership as a way to transfer property
- Choose the person to make decisions for you in case of a medical emergency
- Nominate guardians and provide for minor children
- Distribute assets according to your wishes
- Establish a Living Trust to avoid probate
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Format: Via Zoom
Register below to receive your Zoom login credentials.
Financial Literacy Partners
VCCU partners with a variety of academic institutions, businesses and other organizations to offer free financial education opportunities to our members.
- Affinity Trusts: The majority of Americans have no plan in place to preserve, manage and transfer their wealth upon death or incapacity. Affinity Trusts provides Living Trust and Estate planning workshops and services to credit union members.
- BALANCE: provides VCCU members access to free one-on-one financial counseling, financial tools (calculators, articles, and videos), debt management assistance, monthly webinars, and more.
- Enrich: is a national leader in financial education, providing free personalized financial learning tools including short videos, articles, how to guides and personalized courses to learn about important financial topics at your own pace.
Workshops for Businesses and Organizations
Give your workforce a truly valuable benefit. VCCU is pleased to offer free financial literacy workshops for local businesses and organizations. While we will gladly present on almost any financial topic, some of our most popular presentations include:
- Financial Foundations
- Preparing for Retirement
- Investing in Your Future
- Small Business Essentials
- Financial Caregiving and more
To request a workshop for your workplace or business, please complete our Financial Literacy Request Form or click the button below.
VCCU is honored to be recognized in the 10 Best Credit Unions in California 2023 for our Financial Literacy programs.
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VCCU is a full-service, Southern California credit union with branches in Ventura, Port Hueneme, Oxnard, RiverPark, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and Moorpark. If you live, work or attend school in Ventura or Santa Barbara Counties, you are eligible to join!