Building Fiscal Independence

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Full Title:  Building Fiscal Independence: From Reentry to Retirement

How it Appears on Transcript:  The document also details CMTech's peer-led model, curriculum design by incarcerated individuals, and support from the Cade Moore Foundation. 

Detailed Description:

This document, "Building Fiscal Independence: From Reentry to Retirement," outlines a comprehensive financial education course designed for formerly incarcerated individuals. The program, offered by the Cade Moore Polytechnic Institute (CMTech), aims to equip participants with practical strategies for achieving long-term financial independence.

The 13-lesson course covers a range of topics, including:

Financial Reentry (Lessons 1-5): Focuses on immediate post-release financial priorities like establishing identity and documentation, securing basic banking, creating income flow, building an emergency fund, navigating housing and transportation challenges, and understanding insurance needs. It emphasizes practical application and addresses the unique hurdles faced by individuals with criminal records.

Debt Management and Credit Rebuilding (Lesson 7): Provides strategies for assessing and prioritizing existing debts, negotiating with creditors, and systematically rebuilding or establishing credit.

Entrepreneurship and Income Building (Lessons 3 & 8): Explores developing multiple income streams, identifying transferable skills, and creating business plans for side hustles and small businesses, acknowledging the employment challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals.

Investment Basics and Wealth Building (Lesson 9): Introduces fundamental investment principles for long-term wealth creation, even with limited resources.