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Building Strong Credit/Becoming a Budget and Saver

Presented by Operation Hope
2026-04-20 16:00:00 2026-04-20 18:00:00 America/Chicago Building Strong Credit/Becoming a Budget and Saver Operation Hope will present on strategies to build credit and pay off debt and how to to incorporate a budget into your daily routine. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Monday, April 20
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 16:00:00 2026-04-20 18:00:00 America/Chicago Building Strong Credit/Becoming a Budget and Saver Operation Hope will present on strategies to build credit and pay off debt and how to to incorporate a budget into your daily routine. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Good Hope Branch

Community Room

Operation Hope will present on strategies to build credit and pay off debt and how to to incorporate a budget into your daily routine.

“Building Strong Credit” includes:

  • the basics of credit reports
  • what information is on the report and how long will it stay on the report
  • factors used to generate the credit score
  • strategies to build credit and pay off debt

“Becoming a Budgeter and Saver” covers:

  • Have money at the end of the month, not month at the end of your money
  • How to incorporate a budget into your daily routine
  • Having an emergency fund can save you money.
  • S.M,A.R.T. goals to achieve positive results

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Money Management/Financial Literacy |

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Good Hope Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Alyssa Rockey
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