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Take advantage of the complimentary financial workshops presented by HOPE Inside this April! Get involved today by signing up for a free workshop OR scheduling your free Credit Repair Coaching before the end of the year! Sign up for a free workshop: What You Need to Know: FRAUD/IDENTITY THEFT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-you-need-to-know-fraudidentity-theft-tickets-148074355383?aff=ebdsoporgprofile    

Get Savvy Webinar Series Student Loan Repayment | April 14 | 12:00 PM CT It seems every year we see a record high for student loan debt. In 2020, that record hit $1.56 trillion. As of 2018, average student loan for bachelor degree recipients in Illinois was $29,855. Understanding repayment is a key to driving down individual student loan debt post-graduation. Join us to learn the terms, tools, and strategies to empower your student loan pay-off plan.  Register for login…

Scam artists can try to take advantage of vulnerable taxpayers during the Covid-19 pandemic by stealing information and subsequently funds. Join us to learn how to recognize signs that your identity has been stolen for tax-related issues. Find out what to do if you are an identity theft victim. Learn how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can help. Discover how to protect your records and stay aware of Covid-19 tax scams and phishing schemes. Presented by: Lorie McCann, Management and…

Learn suggestions for managing your money in a time of crisis. Topics covered include budgeting, emergency savings, and managing debt. While some factors affecting financial security are beyond individual control, financial know-how can help all of us better manage our finances, especially during the sudden and drastic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented by: Andrea Hasler, Assistant Research Professor in Financial Literacy and Deputy Academic Director, Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University School of Business…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will highlight resources that can help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus national emergency. The session will help consumers understand where to turn if they are having trouble making rent payments. Homeowners will learn how they are protected under federal law from foreclosure and can temporarily pause or reduce their mortgage payments if they’re struggling financially. Presented by: Ted Wagner, Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CLICK HERE for more information REGISTER HERE  

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a financial blow to many U.S. individuals and families. Join this session to learn how to do your best with what you have available. Learn budgeting tips and tricks to help you plan ahead and meet your monthly financial obligations. We’ll focus on easy steps that you can take to get control of your money, even when it doesn’t seem like enough. Presented by: Jenny Abel, Financial Security Outreach Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division…

Take advantage of the complimentary financial workshops presented by HOPE Inside this April! Get involved today by signing up for a free workshop OR scheduling your free Credit Repair Coaching before the end of the year! Sign up for a free workshop: Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everyone-deserves-a-place-to-call-home-tickets-148084706343?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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