Financial Education

Financial Education Program

Offers financial education and counseling services to Missouri Masons, Eastern Star members, and their family members through free, individual consultations by phone or in person. An Accredited Financial Counselor helps address financial concerns and prepare for expected expenses or transitions.

One-on-One Counseling

• Regular consultations with an Accredited Financial Counselor
• Phone or in-person consultations
• Topics specific to individual financial needs

Topics Addressed

• Budgeting
• Prioritizing expenses
• Debt management
• Adjusting to changing income or expenses
• Planning for times of transitions

Group Presentations

• Educational presentations on most-requested financial topics
• Available for local Lodges and Chapters
• Free service for members
• Opportunities to connect with Masonic widows, local youth, and community members

Eligibility

• Missouri Master Masons
• Female members of the Order of the Eastern Star
• Family members of eligible members
• No age or length of membership requirements
• No financial need requirement (designed to help provide information and education)

Membership Requirements (if applicable)

| Applicant Age | Years When Raised as Master Mason | Continuous Good Standing Required Prior to Application |

Impact (FY 2025)

• Provided financial counseling to 85 clients

Contact Information

• Phone: (800) 434-9804
• Address: 6033 Masonic Drive, Ste A, Columbia, MO 65202
• Email: financialedu@mohome.org

How to Access Financial Education Services

1. Call the Masonic Home of Missouri at (800) 434-9804 and request to speak to an Accredited Financial Counselor
2. Email financialedu@mohome.org
3. Submit a message through the contact page form on the website

To Request Group Presentations

• Contact the Masonic Home via phone, email, or contact form
• Specify your Lodge or Chapter
• Indicate preferred financial education topics
• Coordinate date, time, and location with Accredited Financial Counselor