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Personal Finance Reset: Take Control of Your Money

August 11 - 18 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Looft Hall at Iowa Western

Tuesday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 18

This 2-part course is designed as a practical, judgement-free introduction to managing personal finances. Appropriate for adults at any stage who feel overwhelmed, behind, or simply unsure where to start.

Participants will learn how to:
• Understand where their money is going and build a sustainable spending plan
• Create a realistic budget that reflects real life, not rigid rules
• Build an emergency fund and reduce financial anxiety
• Tackle debt strategically and efficiently
• Understand credit scores and how to improve them
• Begin saving and investing with confidence
• Set achievable financial goals and stay accountable


Start Date: 08/11/2026 & 8/18/2026
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $35
Location: Council Bluffs Campus

Contact: Toni Scheffler
Phone: (712) 325-3346
Email: [email protected]

Category: Educational

Looft Hall at Iowa Western
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA
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