Events
The Wheel in Motion Financial Literacy Series
Sessions will be livestreamed. Please RSVP for access.
Pompano Beach is entering a new era of growth and opportunity, and financial knowledge is one of the most important tools residents can have to participate in that progress.
The Wheel in Motion Financial Literacy Series is designed to help individuals and families build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to strengthen their financial future.
This isn’t just another financial workshop, it’s part of a larger effort to ensure residents are prepared to benefit from the economic opportunities happening throughout the city.
Over the next several months, participants will gain practical tools to understand their money, build and repair credit, prepare for financial emergencies, and begin creating long-term financial stability.
Presenter: Kandice Witherspoon of Legacy Financial Firm
Multiple dates and locations, attend one session or join us for the entire series.
• Learn practical financial strategies you can apply immediately
• Understand how credit, savings, and financial planning impact long-term opportunity
• Gain tools to manage household finances and reduce debt
• Connect with community members working toward financial stability
• Be part of the Wheel of Economic Opportunity, a framework designed to ensure the entire community benefits from the city’s transformation
May 6 : E. Pat Larkins Center
Financial Stability: Emergency Funds in Case Something Happens
- Unexpected events can disrupt even the most carefully planned finances. This session focuses on how to build emergency savings and develop financial safety nets that protect households during difficult moments.
May 20: McNair Recreation Center
Credit Building Blueprint: Understanding Credit — The Rules of the Game
- Participants will learn how credit works, how scores are calculated, and how credit impacts access to housing, loans, and financial opportunities.
June 3: Pompano Beach Cultural Center
Repairing Damaged Credit: Practical Strategies
- This session focuses on steps individuals can take to repair credit, address negative items on reports, and begin rebuilding a stronger financial profile.
June 17: McNair Recreation Center
Leveraging and Maintaining Credit
- Once credit is established, maintaining it responsibly becomes essential. Participants will learn how to manage credit wisely and avoid common pitfalls that negatively impact scores.
July 1: Pompano Beach Cultural Center
Why Estate Planning Is Not Just for the Wealthy
- Estate planning is about protecting families and ensuring that important decisions are clearly documented. This session introduces key concepts that help individuals plan for the future.
July 15: McNair Recreation Center
Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney Explained
- Participants will gain a basic understanding of legal documents that protect assets, families, and decision-making authority.
July 29: Pompano Beach Cultural Center
Building a Legacy Plan
- The final session brings everything together, helping participants begin thinking about long-term financial goals, generational planning, and how intentional financial decisions today can create stability for the future.
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