FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS
Financial Life Skills is Olive Hill CEDC’s community-based education series designed to help individuals and families build practical money management skills that support housing stability, economic mobility, and long-term financial well-being.
Through our Money Matters sessions, participants gain clear, usable information on everyday financial topics—shared in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Olive Hill also shares practical Money Matters tips online to help community members
begin applying financial life skills right away.
Money Matters: A Financial Life Skills Series
Money Matters is an ongoing educational series offered as part of Olive Hill CEDC’s Financial Life Skills programming. Sessions are designed to complement housing counseling services and financial coaching by strengthening core financial knowledge and decision-making skills.
Sessions and resources are designed to support learning at different stages and levels of readiness.
Monthly Focus Areas
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January–February Budgeting & Cash Flow Basics
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March Credit, Credit Reports & Credit Scores
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April Saving Strategies & Emergency Funds
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May Managing Debt & Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
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June Housing Stability & Preparing for Home-ownership
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July Banking Basics & Financial Tools
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August Financial Planning for Families
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September Small Business & Self-Employment Basics
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October Financial Recovery & Loss Mitigation Awareness
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November Planning Ahead & Financial Goal Setting
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December Financial Check-Ups & Year-End Planning
🟢 Session topics may vary and are adjusted to meet participant needs and current economic conditions.
Session Schedule
In-Person Sessions:
🗓 Second Saturdays of each month
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 200 South College Street, Morganton, NC
Specific topics and session formats will be announced in advance.
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