Budget Coaching Workshops Planned

By JOHN VOKET

Published: Aug 17, 2012 12:00 am

Â SHELTON â The Womenâs Business Development Councilâs (WBDC) Personal Financial Education Program offers a four-month Budget Coaching program to assist clients in acquiring these skills.

The program will facilitate and empower attendees to build a budget and a plan that supports needs and goals for today and the future.

Through this program participants will uncover more choices in managing how they think, feel, and act around money.

The program includes an orientation workshop and three months of one-on-one coaching (six sessions between November and January. The WBDCâs budget coach will work with individuals on setting short- and long-term financial goals, help develop and review oneâs budget, formulate an action plan, and discuss participantsâ credit scores.

Orientation workshops are scheduled in Fairfield beginning Tuesday, October 16, from 6 to 8 pm, at Operation Hope, and in Shelton, beginning Wednesday, October 24, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Enrollment is limited; for an application contact Jill Foster at 203-353-1750 or JFoster@ctwbdc.org.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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