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Sponsored by Faith in the City, the Personal Finance Center provides consumer education and a range of financial services and programs to the public, with a special focus in the Phillips Neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Members gain greater access to mainstream banking products and services, empowering themselves with the realization that improved levels of financial security is attainable. This initiative also sets out to enlighten members with a better understanding of the community's economy and the impact on their own participation in it.

Learn about money management, banking, consumer issues and taxes, plus take advantage of free tax preparation, consumer education, financial counseling, matched savings and checking access. Friendly staff will assist you in finding the resources you want to set goals, manage your money and reach your dreams.

If you would like to contact us at the Personal Finance Center, please call 612-879-5220.

We’ve Moved!

We’ve moved to our temporary location while rebuilding! 

Visit us at:
710 East 24th Street, Minneapolis

In the spring of 2009 we will move into the new Center for Changing Lives at 2414 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, where we will have expanded services of consumer education, a transportation loan, savings clubs, an ATM, and other retail banking services.

SERVICES

  • Family Savings Accounts. Open an FSA and get help with purchasing your first home, starting/expanding your business, or earning your college or trade school degree

    FSA informational flier: English | Spanish | Somali
    • Matched Savings: Gain $4.00 for every $1.00 you save
    • Free classes to learn good money management
    • Free mentoring
    • Find out if you qualify by calling to register for an informational orientation: 612-879-5220
    • Here are dates and times of upcoming FSA Orientation Sessions:
FSA Orientations 2008
All in LL Ed Ctr

Friday, April 11, 2008
2 p.m.

Monday, April 28, 2008
6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
6 p.m.

Monday, June 30, 2008
6 p.m.

  • Family Savings Account Holder Support Services
    • Money Management Classes
    • Online courses in personal finance
    • Information on area resources & programs
    • Personal finance books and Web site resource list
    • Financial library
    • Credit report information and support
  • Tax Preparation
  • Get Checking Program
    • A service that helps people establish a checking account, even in difficult situations
    • Download a brochure
  • Personal Finance Center Happenings
    • Money Management Classes
    • Online courses in personal finance
    • Information on area resources & programs
    • Personal finance books and Web site resource list
    • Financial library
    • Credit report information and support
    • Financial counseling - discuss your finances, one-on-one, with a professional
    • PFC membership
    • ATM (Fastbank Network) – returning in 2009
    • Retail Station - coming in 2009
  • Financial Counseling
    • Discuss your finances, one-on-one, with a professional
    • Sort through the maze of credit and debt problems to find workable solutions
    • Budget counseling, a debt management program, housing counseling and community education programs
    • In-person, over the phone or Internet counseling options.
    • To learn more, call us or visit LSS Financial Counseling Web site

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