(MBI LIVE) Financial Foundations: Session 2 – Building Financial Strength
When:
- Feb 10, 2027 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where:
- Online Learning - Zoom
| Fee | Type of Fee |
|---|---|
| NO CHARGE | / Person - MBI Members |
| $160 | / Person - Non-Members |
Presenters: Sam Hammes & Kyle Zimmerman, Guide Wealth Partners – Cedar Rapids, IA
Construction professionals often face unique financial challenges, including seasonal work fluctuations, overtime variability, travel requirements, and physically demanding careers that can affect long-term financial planning. This interactive session helps participants understand how debt and credit impact financial well-being while maximizing the value of employer-sponsored benefits.
Participants will explore practical strategies for managing debt, improving credit scores, avoiding common financial pitfalls, and making informed financial decisions. Participants will leave with actionable tools to strengthen their financial resilience, protect their income, and build a more secure financial future.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the relationship between debt, credit, and overall financial health.
- Identify common types of consumer debt and evaluate strategies for paying down debt effectively.
- Understand how credit scores are calculated and recognize actions that positively or negatively impact credit.
- Develop a personal debt management plan using practical budgeting and repayment techniques.
- Evaluate how workplace benefits contribute to financial security and reduce out-of-pocket expenses while maximizing available benefits.
Master Builder Designation: Project Management - 2 Credits