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Virtual, free series features Goalsetter’s award-winning curriculum together with financial wellness leaders 

���۴�ý is pleased to continue its webinar series with an dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through engaging and practical resources. The sixth installment of the ten-part series, “Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, even if You Think You Can’t,” will take place on Tuesday, April 15, at 12 p.m. MST.

This session, featuring Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court, guest speaker Ben Brazier from Edward Jones and moderated by ���۴�ý Financial Literacy Director Chris Conway, will focus on the importance of having an emergency fund, setting a funding goal, and practical ways to save for emergency expenses.

"Building an emergency fund is a vital step towards financial security," shared Conway. "Our newest webinar aims to provide practical strategies to help individuals set up and grow their emergency funds. By offering our students the information and tools to prepare for unexpected expenses, we empower them to handle financial challenges with confidence and peace of mind."

Throughout the series, participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to build savings, minimize debt, plan for a secure financial future and engage in Q&A sessions during each webinar.

“Collaborating with ���۴�ý allows us to reach an audience of adult learners and provide them with the skills to make sound financial choices,” stated Van Court. “At Goalsetter, we believe we believe it is never too early or too late to learn the building blocks of building wealth and financial stability. We look forward to equipping participants with the knowledge to make informed decisions and help them feel confident in managing their finances.”

Each month during the series, ���۴�ý and Goalsetter will offer webinars focused on key strategies for financial wellness:

• November: Managing Credit Card Debt and Fostering Good Credit Habits
• December: Paying for School and Scholarships
• January: The Art and Science of Effective Budgeting
• February: Stop Overspending: 5 Tips
• March: Yes! You Can Save Money: Little Actions that Add Up
• April: Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, Even If You Think You Can’t
• May: Why Credit Scores are Important and How to Improve Them
• June: How to Plan for Your Eventual Retirement
• July: Investing in Your Family's Future
• August: How to Set Your Kids Up for Future Financial Success

In addition to the Goalsetter webinar series, ���۴�ý supports students’ financial wellness by offering a suite of resources and tools to help them manage their finances responsibly. One such resource is the iGrad® online money-management tool, which students can use to learn how to budget, save, minimize borrowing and understand future student loan payments. iGrad is a registered trademark of iGrad, inc.

Individuals interested in exploring additional opportunities to save time and money at the University may use the University’s Savings Explorer® tool for prospective students. The Savings Explorer tool presents information about scholarship opportunities and transferring college credit and earning credit for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment, national testing programs, alternative course providers, and military service. By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can learn about what other students with relevant experience have saved.

About ���۴�ý

���۴�ý innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit  phoenix.edu/blog.html.