Today’s teens are savvy consumers. They know a deal when they see one.

But, when it comes to planning, saving and investing, how much know-how do they possess?

Recognizing that a financial education is essential to achieving success in life, Woodstone Credit Union is offering a free series of classes, Financial Skills for Life, for high-school students giving them actionable tools and knowledge to effectively manage their hard-earned dollars.

Woodstone’s fun and inter active course turns learning into actions that result in positive financial habits for life. Students don’t just learn to manage a budget; they create their own budget. Learning is personalized so that students can immediately begin to apply financial skills in their own lives.

Through real-world exercises and activities, students will:

• Create their own financial plan
• Create their own budget
• Propose a personal saving and investing plan
• Learn to use various financial services

Students will also learn dozens of other financial skills, all designed to help them understand how easy and important it is to manage their resources.

All participants will receive a free course workbook and upon completion of the classes, will receive $25 towards their Woodstone savings account.

The classes will be held at Woodstone Credit Union’s Downtown Branch located at 1825 S. 316th St. in Federal Way on the following dates:

• Thursday, November 5 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Thursday, November 12 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Thursday, November 19 3:30pm-5:00pm

Registration is required and space is limited. Please call Sherrie at (253) 925-6879 or (800) 334-9828, ext.879 to register for the Financial Skills for Life classes.