Times are extremely tough for a good majority of Americans as prices have skyrocketed to scary levels and everyday necessities have, in many cases, become harder and harder to find.

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If you feel like you're being held underwater and not able to come up for air thanks to your suffocating financial situation, Tioga Opportunities, Inc. would like to try to help.

If you ever struggle with which bills to prioritize over others or if you want to buy a house or take a vacation, or if you simply want to feel some sort of financial freedom, then you might be interested in attending the free financial independence classes being provided by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.

Classes are free to attend and the sessions will be held each Friday in July beginning today, July 8. There will be two sessions in two separate locations. The morning sessions will be held each Friday from July 8 through July 29 from 9:30 a.m. t0 11 a.m. at Tioga Opprtunities, Inc's Countryside Community Center which is located at 9 Sheldon Guile Boulevard in Owego.

The afternoon sessions will be held each Friday from July 8 through July 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wavery Historical Society which is located at 435 Chemung Street in Waverly.

Anyone who attends each and every session for the full four weeks will be given a $100 gift card at the conclusion of the classes. Those unable to attend all four sessions will still have a chance to win a $50 gift card.

If you would like to learn more about the Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Financial Independence Classes, please feel free to reach out to Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at 607-687-4120.

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