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Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment: Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building (Virtual)
2021-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building (Virtual)

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn the formula to increase your credit score!

Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment: Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building
2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual

Spark FM presents Rhythm in The City (Fall Community Kickoff Event)
2021-09-19 13:00 - 18:00 | Martini Memorial Shell: Truman Park, 1015 Truman Pkwy, Boston, MA, 02136, United States
On Sunday, September 19th at Martini Memorial Shell Park (1015 Truman Parkway. Boston, MA 02136), Boston Builds Credit will be tabling at Spark FM’s Rhythm in The City: Fall Community Kickoff event. Spark FM is hosting a fall community kick off event filled with music, food, and family fun. We will be giving away back to school kits, and sharing valuable credit building resources. To learn more about Boston Builds Credit come visit our table from 1pm – 6pm.

Build Black Wealth Webinar: Taxation Strategies
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Every second Wednesday of the month, we gather at RCC (now virtually) to learn different strategies on wealth creation. We encourage you to register as we will add webinar content between sessions to provide even more strategies. In this age of technology, we are not short of information, but how do we apply this information to our advantage? Well now… you’ll know how!

All sessions are FREE and open to the public. What’s your excuse for not attending?…
Free Blueprint to Wealth!

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn the formula to increase your credit score!
Click on this link to register: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Don’t Get Scammed, Avoiding Predatory Schemes
2021-08-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Don’t Get Scammed: Avoiding Predatory Schemes

This workshop will cover and explain predatory services and non-traditional banking services that should be avoided, including but not limited to:

Payday Loans
Check Cashing Services
Rent to Own
Pawnshops and title loan vendors

Please join us so you don’t get scammed!
Click on this link to register: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Spanish Credit Building Workshop (Virtual)
2021-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Spanish Credit Building Workshop (Virtual)

*Spanish Only
Un buen puntaje crediticio le permite ahorrar dinero al abrir la puerta a préstamos más baratos, mejores ofertas de tarjetas de crédito y mayores oportunidades de empleo y vivienda. Afortunadamente, un puntaje de crédito no depende de cuánto dinero tenga; solo depende de su capacidad para seguir algunas reglas básicas. ¡En este taller, puede aprender la fórmula para aumentar su puntaje crediticio!
Haga clic en este enlace para registrarse: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Homebuyer Readiness Workshop
2021-08-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Virtual
Homebuyer Readiness Workshop

If you are interested in buying a home some day, this is the place to start. In this workshop, you will learn:

How a mortgage works and how to get one
How a credit score affects your ability to get a loan
What the hidden costs are to buying a home
How much do you need to save for a down payment
Where you can get free resources to make the process easier

Click on this link to register: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building (Virtual)
2021-08-18 18:00 - 19:00
Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building (Virtual)

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn the formula to increase your credit score!
Click on this link to register: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Credit Building for Teens (Virtual)
2021-08-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Credit Building for Teens

Even if you’re not old enough to get a credit card or apply for a loan, it is important for teens to get a head start on developing a strong credit history. This webinar will help teens understand how credit works.

If you have a job, building credit is partly about managing your hard-earned money and learning to pay bills on time, such as a monthly cell phone bill.
Open a checking or savings account. Responsibly managing and maintaining these basic accounts will show a financial institution that you can handle money. If the account comes with a debit card, you will get experience using a card for withdrawing cash.
If your job permits, set up direct deposit to your account. It is easier to save if the money isn’t sitting in your pocket!
The first time you borrow money is likely to be college loans. Learn what interest is and how much you will end up replaying on top of a student loan.
The workshop lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.

Click on this link to register: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Budgeting
2021-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Budgeting Workshop

A budget is the key to freedom from financial stress. Once you know how to track your money, you never need to fall behind again. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

Track your income and spending
Prioritize your needs
Eliminate wastes of money

Click on this link to register: forms.gle/2hZyxFZe4VbAeNWz7

Build Black Wealth Monthly Series: Be Your Own Boss (Virtual)
2021-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join this month’s edition of Our Village Initiative and Roxbury Community College’s “Build Black Wealth” series
It’s no secret there is a huge disparity of wealth amongst races in the greater Boston area. Roxbury Community College has partnered with Our Village Initiative to bring some gold nuggets to Roxbury.
Every second Wednesday of the month, we gather at RCC (now virtually) to learn different strategies on wealth creation. We encourage you to register as we will add webinar content between sessions to provide even more strategies. In this age of technology, we are not short of information, but how do we apply this information to our advantage? Well now… you’ll know how!
All sessions are FREE and open to the public. What’s your excuse for not attending?…
Free Blueprint to Wealth!

Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Workshop: Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building (Virtual)
2021-08-09 10:00 - 23:00 | Virtual

Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building - (Virtual)
2021-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
The Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment is hosting an Introduction to Financial Coaching & Credit Building
A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn the formula to increase your credit score!
Click on this link to register: https://forms.gle/qENiNscNFdmRqJ9J6

How To Grow Your Savings (CCCBI Webinar)
2021-07-27 13:00 - 15:00
Life as a college student can be overwhelming: tuition fees and other educational expenses. Perhaps you think that you don’t have a savings “green thumb”? We believe everyone can have one and we’ll help you learn how.
This interactive webinar is designed to help you:
1) Learn the basic principles of saving that could affect your financial life.
2) Identify financial strategies to help you to grow your savings.
3) Explore and determine how you can reach short-term and long-term savings goals.

NOAH Financial Capability Workshop: Spending Plan 101 and Saving
2021-07-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Design a spending plan that fits your budget and meet your financial goals with confidence.

About this event

This event is in English/ ESTE EVENTO ES EN INGLÉS.
This event is for Massachusetts residents.
In this course, we’ll walk you through the steps necessary to create a spending plan and discuss some strategies to help you stick with it. We will also discuss the importance of saving and some tips to get you started.
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Platform: Zoom
Price: Free!
Can’t make this class? Contact us! We offer free, individual financial counseling with a Financial Coach. You do not need to attend a class to sign up; simply email us and we will send you the details to get started!
If you have any questions, please email nkallab@noahcdc.org or call 617-418-8263.
About the speaker:
Nathalie Kallab Racimo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from prestigious Universities in Venezuela, where she is from. She has a Master’s Degree in International Business and Finance from Hult International Business School. She is fluent in Spanish, English and French. She has worked as a Financial Advisor and also as a Strategy Consultant for private companies. Nathalie joined NOAH’s Department of Homebuyer Services in June 2018 as a Senior Coach for the Financial Capability Program.
* By participating in this course, you authorize Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. – NOAH to take photographs of your participation that can be posted on NOAH’s website, as well as on its social media for promotional, advertising or reporting purposes. You also agree to be a part of NOAH’s email subscription list and may unsubscribe at any time.

NOAH Financial Capability Workshop: Financial Goal Setting
2021-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Financial Goal Setting
Build a plan for financial success!
Learn about the importance of setting goals for your money, envisioning success, and using the SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) framework to strengthen your goals and achieve success.
This event is in English/ESTE EVENTO ES EN INGLÉS.
This event is for Massachusetts residents.
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Price: Free!
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/setting-money-goals-registration-158641477931?aff=UW
This course is part of a series of Financial Capability courses offered throughout 2021; these workshops are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and tools to feel confident in your financial decision-making skills. Attend a single class and/or sign up for free financial counseling!
We also offer free, individual financial counseling. You do not need to attend a class to sign up; simply email us and we will send you the details!
If you have any questions, please email nkallab@noahcdc.org or call 617-418-8263.
About the speaker:
Nathalie Kallab Racimo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from prestigious Universities in Venezuela, where she is from. She has a Master’s Degree in International Business and Finance from Hult International Business School. She is fluent in Spanish, English and French. She has worked as a Financial Advisor and also as a Strategy Consultant for private companies. Nathalie joined NOAH’s Department of Homebuyer Services in June 2018 as a Senior Coach for the Financial Capability Program.
* By participating in this course, you authorize Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. – NOAH to take photographs of your participation that can be posted on NOAH’s website, as well as on its social media for promotional, advertising or reporting purposes. You also agree to be a part of NOAH’s email subscription list and may unsubscribe at any time.

Beyond Credit: More Than Just a Score (CCCBI Webinar)
2021-07-20 13:00 - 15:00
Did you know that many employers request access to your credit report as part of their standard job application and hiring process? Friends and family often have advice on how to improve your credit score, but some suggestions may actually make things worse.
This interactive webinar is designed to help you:
1) Learn the basic principles of credit and how credit could affect your financial life.
2) Understand how to read your credit report.
3) Identify financial strategies to help you to build, maintain, or improve your credit such as a secured credit card.
* For Boston Area College Students Only.

Build Black Wealth: Retire A Millionaire
2021-07-14 18:00 - 20:00
A Free Blueprint to Wealth! Build Black Wealth
Every second Wednesday of the month, Build Black Wealth gathers at RCC (now virtually) to learn different strategies on wealth creation. We encourage you to register as we will add webinar content between sessions to provide even more strategies. In this age of technology, we are not short of information, but how do we apply this information to our advantage? Well now… you’ll know how!

NOAH First Time Homebuyer Class Part 2 - (Virtual)
2021-07-14 17:30 - 21:30
Part II of NOAH or Neighborhood of Affordable Housing July First Time Homebuyers course.
NOAH offers a Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) certified online version of our first-time homebuyer course for Massachusetts residents. This is offered in both English and Spanish. This class consists of 7 modules, each with its own quiz that must be passed with a score of 80% or above. For more information click here.
NOAH offers the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) certified First Time Homebuyer course. Learn everything you need to know about buying your first home. The cost to register is $50 per person. During the course we will review the homebuying steps and will have the participation of the following guests: Loan Officers, Real Estate Agents, Home Inspectors, Insurance Agents, Real Estate Attorneys, among others. After completing the course, we offer free one-on-one counseling. At the end of the course you will receive a letter of completion. To obtain the certificate you must complete the 8-hours course, and provide the following documents: Loan Application, Loan Estimate, and Purchase and Sale agreement.
The class will be held virtually. Instructions will be sent after registration.
*Important – The participants must submit the Intake Forms in advance, otherwise, they will not be given access to the class. These forms will be sent through Adobe under Carolina Suarez’s email address.

NOAH First Time Homebuyer Class Part 1 - (Virtual)
2021-07-13 17:30 - 21:30
NOAH or Neighborhood of Affordable Housing is offering a First Time Homebuyers course.
NOAH offers a Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) certified online version of our first-time homebuyer course for Massachusetts residents. This is offered in both English and Spanish. This class consists of 7 modules, each with its own quiz that must be passed with a score of 80% or above. For more information click here.
NOAH offers the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) certified First Time Homebuyer course. Learn everything you need to know about buying your first home. The cost to register is $50 per person. During the course we will review the homebuying steps and will have the participation of the following guests: Loan Officers, Real Estate Agents, Home Inspectors, Insurance Agents, Real Estate Attorneys, among others. After completing the course, we offer free one-on-one counseling. At the end of the course you will receive a letter of completion. To obtain the certificate you must complete the 8-hours course, and provide the following documents: Loan Application, Loan Estimate, and Purchase and Sale agreement.
The class will be held virtually. Instructions will be sent after registration.
*Important – The participants must submit the Intake Forms in advance, otherwise, they will not be given access to the class. These forms will be sent through Adobe under Carolina Suarez’s email address.

CCCBI Webinar: Spend for Success (Virtual)
2021-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Spend for Success: How to Tailor Your Spending Plan for a Successful Future.
(For College Students Only)
It is important to know how they can impact your life outside of the classroom: things like buying a car, purchasing a home or opening a new business, among others. Begin to discover what road you want to take financially.
This interactive webinar is designed to help you:
1) Identify financial strategies to help you to plan your financial path.
2) Create a spending plan (budget) that leads you toward financial success.
3) Learn healthy spending habits, using a SMART plan which frames your strategy for reaching your goals.

CCCBI Webinar: Leasing or Buying a Vehicle?
2021-06-22 13:00 - 15:00
When purchasing a car, you have three options: Buy it with cash, get a car loan, or lease it. This workshop will help you to understand all of your options, so that you can make a better financial decision.

CCCBI Webinar: 10 Financial Tips for College Students
2021-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Participate in a live webinar that details 10 financial tips for college students. Life as a college student can be overwhelming. This webinar will help you discover which road you want to take financially.
