Here’s the truth: No one ever feels they earn enough money. The secret to success with family finances is learning to live happily within your means. Start by following the tips speaker Kesha Dougan shares in this insightful program. When you put these proven ideas to use in your own life, you’ll build an emergency fund, cut utility bills, reduce senseless shopping, save at the grocery store, and even make wise tax moves. These ideas are easy to implement. Put them to use today and you’ll feel like you’ve gotten a raise without earning a penny more.

• How to build a family monthly budget and why it is essential to financial well-being
• A short-term plan for building a quick emergency fund
• How every person who gets paid biweekly can easily save two paychecks annually
• What you should never do at an ATM
• How credit cards can stretch your budget and get a few extras for your family
• What is the best way to buy subscriptions, insurance, and health club memberships?
• What you should always ask a clerk to maximize your shopping value
• Understand the dangers inherent in “retail therapy”
• Are generics a true “good deal”?
• How building a “gift closet” can save you big bucks all year long
• The No. 1 thing you must do if you are going to use coupons to shop
• Web sites that help you get more value for your hard-earned dollar
• How to save at your favorite restaurants
• Turning your washer, dishwasher, dryer, and water heater into penny pinchers
• A new use for newspapers and junk mail that benefits your family finances

About Sound Learning Solutions
Sound Learning Solutions from Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc. offers hundreds of programs that deliver essential skills for business and personal development. To be successful in today’s hectic, volatile world, you have to stay current, improve your effectiveness, be willing to learn new skills, and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace.

About Your Trainer Kesha N. Dougan
Kesha N. Dougan has over 12 years’ public relations, communications and training experience. With a background in cable television, nonprofit industries, and corporate America, Kesha’s expertise is widely varied. She has a passion for making a difference in the lives of others and inspires and motivates individuals to achieve their desires. Kesha lives in Kansas City with her husband and young son. As an award-winning speaker, Kesha is considered an expert in personal and professional development.