Our 60-minute workshop covers the following topics:
The Psychology of Money
Building & Managing Credit
Budgeting & Saving
Building Wealth
The Basics of Investing
Retirement Planning
Insurance & Risk Management
For Veterans
The 5 Buckets Foundation is a 501(c) nonprofit with a mission to provide quality education and tools for those starting their personal financial journey. Understanding the many financial needs of veterans as they transition to civilian life, we have created introductory workshops on the basics of personal finance, using the principals of our 5 Buckets, 4 Shovels model to promote financial security, and tailoring the content to the specific needs of veterans and military spouses.
Attend a Workshop!
All of our workshops are free of charge to participants.
Our next workshops are Wednesday, March 15 at 5:00 pm PST, Thursday, March 16 at 12:00 pm PST, and Wednesday, March 22 at 5:00 pm PST. Registration required in advance by clicking here.
Additional Resources
Education Benefits
Questions about your post-9-11 GI bill benefits? The VA website is a good place to start.
Transfer GI Bill
Subject to certain eligibility criteria, it is often possible to transfer the benefits of the GI Bill to one’s children or spouse.
Life Insurance
Understand your options for life insurance for veterans, service members, and family members.
In Our Community
Our program was created with veterans for veterans. Hear from 5 Buckets Board Member Yulee Newsome, US Navy, '93-'07, Former Hospital Corpsman and Submarine Officer, on why financial literacy is important for all.
”Financial Literacy is something that matters. Let's come up with a plan to get there.
Yulee Newsome5 Buckets Board Member, US Navy, '93-'07
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Your contribution will support our mission and enable us to provide workshops, free books, and literacy resources to students and adults in the Bay Area and beyond.
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