St. Anne’s Credit Union is pleased to be able to offer various events and activities throughout the year that provide support for the local community. Recognizing that financial education isn’t only necessary for the classroom, but for all stages of life, we offer free financial literacy seminars where staff review basic principles and provide best practices and case studies and bring awareness to the community. Please refer to the frequently updated list below (listing of events). Additionally, you may also “like” St. Anne’s Credit Union on Facebook to be the first to learn about free seminars and other upcoming events.
Seminars
Virtual First-time Homebuyer seminar - TBD
Buying a home can be an exciting time, but confusing if you're not sure what to expect. St. Anne's Credit Union can help you with the process and give you the tools you need to make better informed financial decisions.
SEMINAR DISCUSSION:
Explain the basics of home buying
Advise how to choose the financing option that best suits your needs
Review the step-by-step process from pre-qualification and beyond
Provide secret industry tips that you need to know
Whether or not you are a first-time homebuyer, you'll be sure to learn valuable tips to aid you in the home buying process.
VIRTUAL Understanding Credit & How to Improve it SEMINAR - TBD
Whether you're buying a home, a car, or applying for a credit card, lenders want to know the risk they're taking on by lending you money. Knowing your credit score will put you at an advantage by preparing you with a rating of your creditworthiness, but if your score is lower than you thought, finding approval with favorable rates and terms will be challenging. Improving your credit will require patience and discipline, but by implementing smart credit practices into your financial behavior, you'll start to see a more positive credit history and score.
Seminar discussion:
Understand the importance of credit and how life events can impact your score
Learn how to obtain your credit report for FREE and review the information for accuracy
Realize the importance of Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) Scores and the factors lenders use to assess your risk
Receive best practices on how to maintain your credit score to boost your financial health
Webinars
THE SANDWICH GENERATION (TAKING CARE OF KIDS AND PARENTS) - 8/10 @ 1:30PM AND 8/19 @ 8:30PM
The Sandwich Generation is positioned in the middle. They care for aging parents while supporting their own children. In this webinar, participants will learn how to manage their parents’ medical, legal and financial needs, while ensuring they stay financially prepared for their kids’ future.
Retirement can be a great time for seniors if they are prepared financially. Attendees will learn about specific retirement concerns such as managing money, Medicare, Social Security, improving cash flow, insurance, investing, estate planning, and more.
Using Credit Cards Wisely - 10/12 @ 1:30PM AND 10/21 @ 8:30PM
A credit card can be a valuable financial tool. However, before racking up big charges on multiple cards, participants should learn smart ways to handle their credit cards and take a disciplined approach.
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