Building A Better Budget 

A Budget is a powerful tool for establishing financial control.

After identifying goals, participants learn how to track spending and design a realistic budget that allows them to live within their means and save. Participants will also discuss tips for sticking to the budget.

Tommy Hicks is a Community Engagement Coordinator at Truliant Federal Credit Union, serving the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina. He is a cultivator and builder of relationships, and is passionate about helping people solve problems, while contributing to the overall improvement of their lives.

He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham NC, with a BA in Communications/Journalism. From his personal profile, he is a husband and father of three children, and the grandfather of 2 beautiful granddaughters, ages 2 and 3 months. Tommy will share strategies with us on ways to improve our skills in budgeting, as part of our new financial wellness series.