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Program Financial Literacy Training:

Financial Literacy Training

  • Description:

    Financial Literacy Training

    CEO offers referrals to free financial education in the area.

    Our partners and area resources offer Financial Literacy Training available to all customers who are looking for support with:

    •Income and Budgeting: Teaching you budget planning and money-saving resources

    •Basic Banking: Educating you about banking services

    •Credit Review: Helping you access and review your credit report

    •Credit Repair/Maintenance: Working with you to repair and maintain your credit

    •Savings: Teaching you how to plan for retirement, manage investments and build emergency savings

    •Avoiding Scams: Educating you on existing scams and providing strategies to avoid them

    •Making Major Purchases: Helping you plan and save for major purchases such as a vehicle or a home

    •Building Wealth: Coaching you on money-saving and money-making habits that will help you build wealth

    •Taxes: On site tax preparation of basic tax returns

    CEO can also provide career development training and connect you with other short-term resources like:

    •SNAP benefits

    •WIC nutrition and breastfeeding support

    •CEO’s Food Pantry

    •And more!

    Contact Us:

    If you are interested in a referral, or if you have any questions, please contact:

    Renata Gwozdz, Community Services Manager

    Phone: (518) 272-6012 Ext. 242

    Provider:Commission on Economic Opportunity CEO
    Provider Address:Commission on Economic Opportunity CEO, 2331 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180
    Areas Served:Rensselaer
    Transport Available:No
    Telephone:

    (518) 272-6012

    42.73
    -73.67
    Last Update:12/30/2020 8:40 AM
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