Financial Stabilization Program (Instructor-Led or Online Course)

Your Foundation for Lasting Financial Success

Whether you prefer the collaborative environment of an instructor-led classroom or the flexibility of an online course, our 10-unit comprehensive courses meet you exactly where you are. This foundational program delivers actionable, values-based personal finance education—teaching you to build credit, avoid debt, and confidently navigate the home-buying process. Graduation from the program unlocks a direct partnership with a Certified Financial Coach and provides access to favorable lending solutions, hardship funds, and closing-cost resources.

Your Foundation for Financial Success

Learn the essential skills needed to save, manage credit, and prepare for homeownership through our flexible online or instructor-led classes. The Family Stabilization Plan equips you with a personalized strategy to secure long-term financial freedom.

The Family Stabilization Plan (Live, instructor-led classroom sessions)

What Makes It Different?

  • 8 weeks of live, in-person instruction
  • Group learning and peer support
  • Direct access to experienced facilitators
  • Real-time financial coaching
  • Community-building environment

What You’ll Learn

  • Financial literacy fundamentals
  • Budget planning, saving, and investing
  • Credit awareness & debt reduction planning
  • Homebuyer education (pre & post purchase)
  • Protecting yourself from predatory lending
  • Building sustainable and generational wealth
  • Using giving as a tool to strengthen community

Why In-Person Matters

Relationships are essential to building generational wealth. Many families are unbanked or underbanked, which can limit financial opportunity. Through the Family Stabilization Plan, participants:
  • Build confidence
  • Understand how past behaviors affect financial outcomes
  • Learn how to access favorable banking relationships
  • Identify and avoid high-cost lending products
  • Strengthen their family’s long-term financial vision

Partner With Us

Are you looking for a trusted financial education program for the people you serve?

We partner with churches, nonprofit organizations, community groups, employers, schools, housing providers, and government agencies to deliver proven financial education that empowers individuals and families to build long-term financial stability.

Whether you want to refer participants to our existing programs or explore offering our curriculum through your organization, we’d love to connect.

This is More than a Class

It’s a Transformational 8-Week Journey

Best For: Learners who thrive in structured environments and want guided support and accountability.

The Financial Stabilization Plan (Self-paced, online course modules)

Flexible Financial Education — On Your Schedule

The Financial Stabilization Plan is our online, self-paced curriculum, created by a HUD-approved agency.

It provides the same powerful content as our in-person course — delivered in a flexible format you can complete anytime, anywhere.

What Makes It Different?

  • 100% online
  • Self-paced learning
  • Accessible from any device
  • Learn at your own speed
  • Ideal for busy schedules

What You’ll Learn

  • Building wealth fundamentals
  • Generating savings and avoiding debt
  • Creating or repairing credit
  • Preparing for homeownership
  • Protecting yourself from predatory lending
  • Planning for generational wealth
  • Strengthening your financial confidence

Why Choose Online?

No travel required | Perfect for working families | Complete lessons at your convenience | Revisit modules anytime

Best For: Individuals or families who need flexibility and prefer independent learning.

Start the Online Financial Stabilization Plan

Our Philosophy: Embrace a New Approach

Building generational wealth requires more than financial awareness — it requires a shift in mindset.

Our programs help families:

  • Move from generational poverty to generational wealth
  • Understand financial systems and access available resources
  • Strengthen banking relationships
  • Create sustainable financial futures for their children

As our Executive Director Dr. David McGee says:

“Building generational wealth is not just about financial awareness, but a social commitment to your family, neighbors, and community.”

Choose the path that fits your life.

Format
Leangth
Instructor Access
Peer Interaction
Flexibility
Best for
Family Stabilization Plan
In-Person
8 Weeks
Live Facilitators
Yes
Scheduled Sessions
Guided Support & Accountability
Financial Stabilization Plan
Online
Self-Paced
Digital Modules
No
Anytime Access
Busy Schedules & Indepenedeence

Start Building Generational Wealth Today

Whether you choose the in-person Family Stabilization Plan or the online Financial Stabilization Plan, you are taking a powerful first step toward building financial confidence, stronger family foundations, sustainable wealth, and lasting community impact. Find a schedule that works for you by exploring our upcoming live sessions, or select the digital path to begin your self-paced online program today. Click below to secure your spot and start your journey.
  • Financial confidence
  • Stronger family foundations
  • Sustainable wealth
  • Community impact

Build Wealth MN

Programs

A community-centered path to financial confidence, homeownership, and generational wealth.

Location

1256 Penn Ave N
Suite 4400
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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