Leading analytics software firm FICO, will host a free financial education online event for Raleigh and Durham on July 16 to provide consumers with knowledge and tools to gain better insight into their financial health. Senator Thom Tillis will be a special guest to discuss about the importance of financial education for the community.
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The event is part of FICO’s “Score A Better Future” program, which focuses on helping consumers improve their understanding of their credit and overall financial health. Consumers will learn from credit experts what the key ingredients are that make up the FICO Score, and the myths and facts about FICO Scores, which are used in more than 90 percent of lending decisions (Mercator Advisory Group Analyst Report 2018).
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“Financial literacy is crucial to helping North Carolinians manage their overall financial health and realize their American Dream,” said Senator Tillis. “I want to thank FICO for holding this event for the residents of Raleigh and Durham and inviting me to participate.”
FICO has partnered with Operation HOPE to provide attendees with the opportunity to make appointments for free one-on-one credit coaching from non-profit financial well-being coaches to help attendees develop a plan to address their financial goals.
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