Financial Education
Seminars
Building Credit – This seminar goes over the basics of the FICO® score, how to build, maintain, and rebuild credit.
Home buyer – This seminar is designed to teach the basics of qualifying fora mortgage, how to prepare for a purchase, how to pick mortgage options that are affordable, and the steps of the process from application to closing.
Consumer Fraud – This seminar is designed to go over the most common types of consumer financial fraud, methods you can protect yourself, and what you should do should you believe you are the victim of fraud.
Borrowing Basics – This seminar is designed to help borrowers go over the basics of borrowing, generally what types of lending exists, and the pitfall and scams to watch out for when looking for credit.
Car Buying – This seminar is designed to help borrowers understand the process of buying a car, the costs involved,and understanding the difference between a lease and a loan.
Senior Fraud and Scams – This seminar is designed to go over the most common types of consumer financial fraud targeted toward seniors, methods you can protect yourself, and what you should do should you believe you are the victim of fraud.
Banking Basics – This seminar is designed to go over common finance practices including making a budget, saving for emergencies, and saving for the future.
Student Loans – This seminar is designed to teach students and parents about the process of getting public and private student loans and financial aid, locating resources for assistance, and the options they have after they graduate for repayment and cancellation of student debt.
Upcoming Events
Helpful Resources
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Annual Credit Report Request Service 877.322.8228 www.annualcreditreport.com |
National Association of Attorneys General www.naag.org |
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 855.411.2372 www.consumerfinance.gov |
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Equifax To order a credit report call: 800.685.1111 To report fraud call: 800.525.6285 www.equifax.com |
Experian 888.397.3742 www.experian.com |
TransUnion To order a credit report call: 800.888.4213 To report fraud call: 800.680.7289 www.transunion.com |
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U.S. Postal Inspection Service 877.876.2455 www.postalinspectors.uspis.gov |
FTC Identity Theft Resources 877.438.4338 www.IdentityTheft.gov |
Federal Trade Commission Complaints 877.382.4357 www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov |
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Opt-out of pre-approved offers 888-5-OPT-OUT or 888-567-8688 www.optoutprescreen.com |
National Do Not Call Service 888.382.1222 Donotcall.gov |
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