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Financial Workshop: Credit and Debt Management

Presented by UW-Extension Milwaukee County
2026-08-25 14:00:00 2026-08-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Financial Workshop: Credit and Debt Management In this workshop, learn the basics of credit, credit scores, how to request your credit reports, and tips and tools for managing debt. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, August 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-25 14:00:00 2026-08-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Financial Workshop: Credit and Debt Management In this workshop, learn the basics of credit, credit scores, how to request your credit reports, and tips and tools for managing debt. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Good Hope Branch

Community Room

In this workshop, learn the basics of credit, credit scores, how to request your credit reports, and tips and tools for managing debt.

In this workshop, learn the basics of credit, credit scores, how to request your credit reports, and tips and tools for managing debt.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Money Management/Financial Literacy | Business/Entrepreneurship |

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Good Hope Branch
Phone: 414-286-3707
Branch manager
Alyssa Rockey
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