Speakers: Nancy Johnson, RDH

Program Track: Professional Development

Course Description: How Money Works, is a common sense approach, to help consumers unlock the secrets to financial freedom. It is intended as an overview of how to overcome the most common financial challenges facing people today. IE: Too much debt, Not enough savings, Inadequate life insurance and more. The ultimate key to financial success is knowledge — about how money works, how to make responsible, well-informed decisions and how to get the best value for the dollar. How Money Works, encourages consumers to become independent thinkers and always make their own choices, whether they're purchasing financial products or any other goods or services. No matter what the income level, achieve financial security is achievable, if participants take the time to learn and apply a few simple principles about how money works.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a debt elimination strategy.
• Discuss compound interest: Let it work for you, not against you.
• Identify and avoid 5 common credit mistakes.
• Describe 3 basic accounts that everyone needs.
• Discuss what the experts say about basic life insurance types, pros & cons.

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Original Date of Session: June 4, 2025

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.