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Financial Education Resources
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Financial Education Resources
Select a segment below to find the resources you're interested in learning about. You can also download our resource guide or visit our financial calculators to see your numbers in action.
Mortgage
Credit Coalition
Free homebuyer and credit classes. Counseling on foreclosure prevention and financial assistance. Call 713-224-8100 or review www.creditcoalition.org for details.
Avenue
Free homebuyer information, preparation for first-time homebuyers and down payment assistance. Available in English & Spanish. Call 713-864-8099 or review www.avenuecdc.org for details.
Housing and Community Development Department
Get assistance with down payment and closing costs for first-time homebuyers. Information provided in English & Spanish. Call 832-394-6200 or review www.houstontx.gov/housing/hap for details.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Program for tax savings certificate on a new home purchase. Mortgage loans, closing costs and down payment assistance available for qualified borrowers. Diverse languages available. Call 800-792-1119 or review www.tdhca.state.tx.us for details.
Personal
The Alliance
Financial Opportunity Center provides free budgeting and credit builder information. Free legal services, employment services. Drivers education classes. Call 713-776-4700 or review www.thealliancetx.org for details.
United Way Thrive
Working with community partners throughout Houston and surrounding counties. Free services to promote financial stability. Learn to manage money, budgeting and establishing credit. Available in English & Spanish. Call 713-957-4357 for individual coaching and class information or review www.unitedwayhouston.org for details.
Money Smart
A Financial Education Program for all ages.
- Financial Coaching
- Tax Preparation - VITA
- Saving for College
See https://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumers/money-smart/ for more details.
Small Business
Houston Business Development Inc.
5330 Griggs Road @ Cullen. Apply for business loans to expand or start a business. Free classes for business owners looking for business and SBA loans. Call 713-845-2400 for individual appointment and class information or review www.hbdi.org for details.
University of Houston Small Business Development Center
Free workshops, business plan preparation and professional business advising. Variety of classes on marketing, accounting, taxes and loans. Call 713-752-8488 or review www.sbdc.uh.edu/sbdc for details.
Houston Score
National organization with over 15 offices in Houston. Industry leaders and retired executives offer free guidance for business start ups and mentoring for business owners. Call 713-487-6565 for individual appointment and class information or review www.houston.score.org for details.
LiftFund
Helps small business owners with limited access to capital have a chance to live their dreams. Learn more by visiting www.liftfund.com.