PERSONAL FINANCE CENTER OF POLK COUNTY AT THE MULBERRY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
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Contact : Jennifer Olivas ( Executive Director ) Address : 211 NW First Avenue Mulberry , FL 33860
( 863 ) 425-1523
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Cost
No Cost
Bilingual
Hours of Operation : Monday – Friday : 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
About : The Personal Finance Center of Polk County offers a comprehensive Financial Stability Program that includes financial classes , savings incentives , and financial coaching . Because of the generous funding of the United Way of Central Florida , our services are always free of charge . We also offer employment coaching , resume assistance , job search assistance , and free tax preparation services .
Financial Stability Classes : The classes are a series of four sessions in a comfortable , non-judgmental environment that teach participants how to be smarter with money no matter what their circumstances . Credentialed financial education instructors , money mentors , and money coaches help families learn how to successfully utilize banking services , live on a budget , increase emergency savings , save and invest for their life goals , improve credit scores , and reduce debt .
Financial Incentives and Services : After completing the program , the participants are eligible for financial incentives for saving , free financial coaching toward their goals , scholarships to earn job credentials to increase family income , and free credit report restoration to improve credit scores .
POLK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
Contact : Jayme Jamison Address : 100 E . Main St ., Bartow , FL 33830
863-534-4386
Hours of Operation : Tuesday – Saturday : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
About : The history center supports adult and student literacy by featuring : text-rich exhibits , lecture series promoting historical topics paired with books and articles , curriculum based educational programs , downloadable standards-based curriculum , and historical and genealogical research library .
Research shows that understanding concepts of financial literacy like inflation and interest rates helps people make better decisions with their money .
— Lusardi & Mitchell ( 2014 )
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