Financial Peace University begins Jan. 21 in Belvidere

Staff Report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nearly 1.5 million families have been able to positively change their financial situation through Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD.

FPU teaches families and individuals common-sense principles like how to make a plan with their money so they are able to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth.

FPU is available for churches, military, non-profit agencies and businesses. The program will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Second St., Belvidere, beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21. Contact Kurtis Bueltmann at (815) 544-8058 for more information or to register.

Ramsey knows firsthand what it is like to be broke and hopeless. Because of his experiences, he decided to help other people change the way they handle their money and began teaching FPU in 1994.

After each lesson, there is a small group discussion that provides accountability and encouragement. Topics include saving for emergencies, budgeting, relationships and money, and getting out of debt.

Each class participant needs a kit that includes a lifetime family membership to FPU, an FPU workbook, an FPU envelope system, 13 audio lessons, bonus CD, budgeting forms, debit card holders, and Ramsey’s best-selling book — Financial Peace. Kits can be purchased through the host location, daveramsey.com or by calling 888-227-3223.

Visit www.daveramsey.com for more details and class locations.

From the Jan. 4-10, 2012, issue