Through BPAS and our Financial Wellness Partner, BALANCE, we are pleased to offer you free webinars on a variety of topics. Follow the links below to attend a live session or watch a recording. When prompted, please indicate BPAS as the referring organization. This allows us to continue to provide these resources to you.

Upcoming Webinars

21 Ways to Trim your Budget

Stretching your budget is a necessary step to achieving your financial goals. Learn smart ways to save on the things that impact your finances most, such as food, health care, insurance and more.

Recording will be available soon.

Basics of Personal Finance

From managing daily expenses to investing for retirement, this session helps participants set personal finance goals, learn the basics of smart money management, and build a solid financial foundation for the future. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to sharpen your money management skills, this webinar will equip you with practical tools and strategies to help you achieve your financial goals. Learn how to create a budget that works, understand the importance of emergency funds, explore different investment options, and discover ways to reduce and manage debt effectively.

Unleashing the Power of Credit

Credit is a valuable financial tool, but knowing how it works is crucial to making it work for you. This session delves into the fundamental aspects of credit, including credit scores, credit reports, and their effects on your financial well-being. Discover the various types of credit, the factors that shape your credit score, and effective strategies for building, maintaining, or improving your credit.

Tap into Wise Credit Card Use

Much like driving a car, understanding the rules and best practices of credit card use can significantly impact your financial journey. In this session, uncover the essentials of using credit cards wisely, from exploring various card types, interest rates, and fees, to finding the card that best suits your needs. Uncover practical strategies for budgeting and managing debt that empower you to use credit cards responsibly.

Are You Financially Healthy?

We’ll talk about what it means to be financially healthy – which is so much more than just your credit score. True financial health is based on four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan. You’ll also confidentially determine your Financial Health Score and the steps to improve that score.

Dollars and Sense: Managing Money for a Healthier Mind

Did you know that your financial health can significantly impact your mental well-being? Explore the powerful relationship between money and mental health by diving into how financial stress affects your emotional state and learn how to create a balanced approach to money management, build financial resilience, and reduce anxiety around financial decisions.

Buy or Rent: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a renter evaluating your next step, or simply curious about the current real estate landscape, deciding whether to buy or rent requires careful consideration. This session will help you navigate the pros and cons of both options by exploring the financial, lifestyle, and market factors that influence this important decision.

Mastering the Gig Economy

If you do gig work, you know how tricky it can get on the money management side of things. In this jampacked
presentation you’ll learn how to take control of your financials and get actionable steps for simplifying healthcare,
retirement, taxes, budgeting, savings, and more.

  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET

Raising a Money Smart Kid – Back to School Edition

Earning money, spending and saving are important lessons children learn very early on in life. This session will help
guide parents on effective ways to educate children about financial responsibility that can last a lifetime.

  • Tuesday, August 12, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET

Finances for New Families

Getting married. Having kids. These are natural progressions in life for many, but also present new financial situations
and decisions to make immediately, and for the long term. This session will help you discover, prioritize, and design a
workable plan for your family’s goals and lifestyle.

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET

Federal vs. Private Student Loans

This workshop explains key differences between federal and private student loans, and compares eligibility, interest
rates, repayment plans and more. Participants will learn how to choose the option that best suits their needs.

  • Tuesday, October 7, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, October 16, 2025 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET

Safeguarding Seniors: Strategies to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation

Elder financial exploitation is a growing concern that affects millions of seniors each year. Learn about common
tactics used by scammers, how to recognize the signs of financial abuse, and practical steps to take if you suspect
someone you know is being exploited.

  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET

Sleighing the Holiday Season

It may be called “the most wonderful time of the year” but December can also be filled with unwanted debt and
overspending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid year-end credit card crunch and future debt traps.

  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET

Recorded Webinars

Future Planning

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