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What we teach

Six ways to get smarter about money

Every program is built around a real problem — a confusing score, a budget that never holds, a mortgage application — and taught by a certified instructor. Pick one to start, or work through all six.

How tuition works

Pay what fits your budget

Every class uses a sliding scale: a suggested price range, and you choose the number that works for you, no documentation required. Prices below are shown in US dollars; UK participants pay the GBP equivalent at checkout. If even the lowest end of a range is out of reach, contact us before the class starts — we hold sponsored seats in every session for people who reach out.

$15–$45 sliding scaleSelf-paced

Credit Fundamentals

What's actually in a credit report, how scores get calculated, and how to read both like a pro.

Who it's for: Anyone who has never pulled their own credit report, or wants to finally understand the number.

  • The five factors that make up your score, and how much each one weighs
  • How to read a credit report line by line: tradelines, inquiries, public records
  • How to dispute an error and how long it takes to clear
  • The difference between a soft and a hard inquiry
$40–$120 sliding scale4 weeks

Budgeting & Cash Flow

Build a budget that survives contact with real life, and a savings habit that doesn't depend on willpower.

Who it's for: Anyone whose money disappears before the next paycheck, regardless of income.

  • Building a budget around irregular income or multiple jobs
  • Automating savings so it happens before you see the money
  • Setting up a starter emergency fund, even on a tight budget
  • Cutting fixed costs without cutting out your life
$60–$160 sliding scale6 weeks

Debt Payoff Strategy

Compare payoff methods, learn how to negotiate with lenders, and build a plan based on your actual numbers.

Who it's for: Anyone carrying credit card, medical, or personal loan debt and unsure where to start.

  • Snowball vs. avalanche payoff methods, and which fits your situation
  • How to call a lender and actually negotiate a lower rate or settlement
  • Red flags in debt settlement and consolidation offers
  • Building a payoff calendar you can stick to
$75–$200 sliding scale8 weeks

First-Time Homebuyer Prep

Mortgage readiness, down payment assistance programs, and how lenders actually evaluate your file.

Who it's for: Anyone planning to buy a home in the next one to three years.

  • What underwriters look for beyond your credit score
  • Local and federal down payment assistance programs you may qualify for
  • How to shop multiple lenders without hurting your score
  • Avoiding the most common first-time buyer mistakes
$25–$75/mo sliding scaleOngoing

Rebuilding After Hardship

For anyone recovering from medical debt, divorce, job loss, or identity theft on their credit file.

Who it's for: Anyone whose credit took a hit from something outside their control.

  • Getting resolved medical debt off your report under current reporting rules
  • Untangling joint accounts after a divorce or separation
  • Recovering from identity theft step by step, including freezes and disputes
  • Rebuilding a thin or damaged file with secured tools
$50–$140 sliding scale4 weeks

Small Business Credit

Separate your personal and business credit, and build a business file that can borrow on its own.

Who it's for: Sole proprietors and new LLC owners covering business costs with personal credit.

  • Getting an EIN and business bank account set up correctly
  • How business credit bureaus score differently than personal ones
  • Vendor trade lines that build a file without taking out a loan
  • When — and when not — to mix personal and business credit
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