Money Matters with BECU
The UWAA has partnered with our longtime partner BECU to offer you two free seminars to help you manage your finances, reduce your debts and take control of your future. Sign up for one or both of these free events for members and take the first steps today!
How to Manage Your Finances During a Crisis/Better Budgeting
Dec. 2 | Noon PT
Do you want to fine tune your spending, reduce your debt or save more money? This seminar teaches principles, practices and skills of good money management that will make your financial life easier and help you reach your goals. Come and learn how to create your personalized spending plan.
10 Tips to Reduce Debt
Dec. 9 | 5 p.m. PT
Do you want to be free of oppressive debt? Start on the path of financial freedom and learn how to prioritize your debts, establish a payment plan; identify spending issues and behavior change. These ten tips can help you manage the debt and pay it off.
About the Speakers
Both speakers will conduct each session.
Ruth Kaneko has been with BECU since 2009. Throughout her time with BECU, she has held the positions of Member Consultant and Financial Educator. Her role at BECU has included serving the membership on a daily basis by providing financial consultation and support, and bringing financial education to Washington communities. With a background in education, Ruth is fueled by the need to help others achieve their goals. Ruth earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Education. Bringing financial education to life is the cornerstone of her work at BECU.
Stacey Black is a fierce advocate for financial literacy, and through financial education, she’s able to help people act on their finances and make a real impact on their lives. For over two decades, Stacey has frequently spoken on behalf of BECU’s financial education programs for adults, school-age children, teenagers, and college students. These programs cover topics such as budgeting, understanding credit, debt reduction, and more.