At Clearwater, we believe education empowers people. We want every Montanan to have an opportunity to prosper, and we’re taking action to make that happen by offering no-cost educational experiences to increase financial proficiency.
Our financial educators partner with high schools, adult learning facilities, elder care facilities, businesses, and community organizations to provide education and information covering real-world financial scenarios.
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Get an introductory overview of banking, including understanding what a financial institution is and what it does, banking terms and account types, and how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud.
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Take control of your financial future by understanding the fundamentals of money management.
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Financial fraud is an ever-expanding industry. Learn about the current trends we see targeting maturing audiences and how to help protect yourself and others in your life.
Financial fraud is an ever-expanding industry. Learn about the current trends we’re seeing, tips to avoid them, and protect yourself and others in your life.
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If you’re unsure what type of higher education options are available or how to pay for them, this class is for you. We’ll explore a variety of higher education options beyond the traditional four-year degree, evaluate the true cost of school, and discuss how to budget for those expenses.
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Understand how credit cards function and how they build or hurt your credit, as well as tips to handle credit cards and credit card debt.
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Coming Soon.
Confidently finance your first or next vehicle with the help of this interactive class, which includes working through examples of loan payments and interest rates.
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Coming Soon.
Having good credit can save you money on interest rates and make you eligible for new opportunities. This class will pull back the curtain on how this score is calculated and how it can affect your day-to-day life.
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Take control of your debt and your financial future with help from one of our Certified Financial Counselors.
As a Clearwater member, you have access to free financial counseling to help you build a budget, (re)build your credit, mitigate fraud or ID theft, and learn how to navigate financial challenges.
No time to attend an in-person class? Our online Financial Education Center offers easy-to-understand articles, videos, tools, and other resources to increase your financial knowledge and improve your overall financial well-being.