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BFSFCU offers a free financial education seminar series designed with their membership in mind. Seminars are hosted by BFSFCU staff members in conjunction with financial, legal, and real estate experts who provide current topical information and resources beyond the Credit Union's traditional role. their seminar series includes topics such as: Buying Your First Home, Home Buying, Home Selling, Car Buying, Estate Planning, Fraud Awareness, Financial Education for Children, Credit Union E-Services, WebSecure—Online Security. Below is a descriptive for some of their seminars for a more up-to-date list, and for date and registration please visit the credit Union website seminar page.

Financial Education for CU Students
Learning to save and spend wisely!

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Venue: World Bank Main Complex, MC Room MC2-800
Presenter: Credit Union Representatives
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars by March 31st
Parents & students (ages 13-18) are welcome.
  • How Credit Unions Are Different
  • Understanding Compound Interest
  • Creating a Spending Plan
  • Balancing Records
  • Credit Cards: Friend or Foe?

Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for these events will be by pre-registration only.


Car Buying Seminar
Avoid mistakes!

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Date: April 7, 2010
Venue: World Bank
Presenter: Credit Union Representatives
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars by March 31st
Topics for discussion will include:
  • Avoiding hassles during the car-buying process
  • Choosing the right car
  • Cutting insurance costs
  • Leasing versus purchasing
  • Purchasing used cars

Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for this event will be by pre-registration only.


Fraud Awareness Seminar
It does not only happen to others!

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Date: May 14, 2010
Venue: World Bank
Presenter: Credit Union Representatives
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars by TBA
Topics for discussion will include:
  • Common Types of Scams & Fraud
  • Preventing Identity Theft
  • Taking Precautions
  • If You Are a Victim

Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for these events will be by pre-registration only.  If you would like to attend, please email your first and last name to seminars@bfsfcu.org. 


Estate Planning Seminar
Preparing for the Future

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Venue: World Bank, Main Complex, Room 2-800
Presenter: Nicholas Fobe, Esq., from Verstegen & Fobe
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars
Estate Planning through wills and trusts
  • Estate and Gift Taxes for U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and Non-Resident Aliens
  • Tax saving strategies using bypass trusts and qualified domestic trusts

Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for this event will be by pre-registration only.


Your Credit Score & Credit Report
Credit is more than a plastic card!

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Venue: World Bank, Main Complex, Room C1-100
Presenter: BFSFCU Staff Members
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars by TBA.
Credit is more than a plastic card. It's your financial trustworthiness.
Topics for discussion will include:
  • Understanding Your Credit Report
  • The Value of Your Credit Score
  • Fixing an error
  • Building a better Credit Report
  • Obtaining a copy of your Credit Report

Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for this event will be by pre-registration only.


Home Buying Seminar
Avoid mistakes

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Venue: World Bank
Presenter: Credit Union Representatives
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars

Topics for discussion will include:

  • Deciding to Buy
  • Selecting a Loan and a Realtor
  • Finding a Home and Making an Offer
  • Going to Closing – What to Expect

Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for this event will be by pre-registration only.


CU Student Choice
Prepare and pay for college

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Venue: World Bank, Main Complex, Room 2-800
Presenter: Melissa Hunt, CU Student Choice
Registration: Required, at BFSFCU.org/seminars by February 26th

An in-depth seminar providing easy to understand steps and suggestions to best help you prepare and pay for college. This seminar offers a wealth of updated and relevant information, including how to navigate and understand the FAFSA, how to find a college, and tips on finding free money. Topics for discussion will include: 2010 Loan Limits; 2010 State Deadlines; Award Package Comparison Worksheet; FAFSA on the Web Worksheet; Financial Aid Application Checklist; Sample Scholarship Inquiry Letter; SAR Sample; Student Aid Program Summary. Due to limited seating, and in order to allow sufficient time for individual questions, attendance for this event will be by pre-registration only.