ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 24, 2024–
FICO, a global leader in analytics software, will host a free Score A Better Future™ (SABF) education event for adults and, in partnership with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, a Score A Better Future™ basic credit education event for teens , either event on July 31, 2024. The events aim to provide Atlantans with the wisdom and resources to understand their long-term monetary health, adding the role of credit and a FICO® review Score, the credit score used by 90% of major U. S. lenders to make credit decisions. .
In collaboration with Chelsea FC and the U. S. Soccer Foundation, as part of FICO’s “Fields of Financial Empowerment” component, participants in the SABF and Fundamentos workshops will have the opportunity to attend the Chelsea x Club América match, which will take place in a while after the event at 7 p. m. :00 hours. EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Fields of Financial Empowerment tour aims to improve access to financial education across the United States, addressing the need to improve understanding of credit and personal finance through a series of workshops. FICO’s Score A Better Future Fundamentals program is designed to teach top academics and scholars about how FICO® scores can impact their future and how to expand smart money habits. With the help of the U. S. Soccer Foundation, teens participate in these workshops to gain valuable monetary knowledge.
“FICO is committed to expanding into money education, offering communities across the country the mandatory equipment to enable Americans to reach their monetary goals,” said Jenelle Dito, visitor services for FICO Scores. “We look forward to interacting with local residents, answering their questions, and supporting their monetary journey. “»
Registrants at the SABF Atlanta event will be able to hear from our partners at Money Management International (MMI) and have the opportunity to schedule a free consultation with MMI to get your FICO® score, discuss your credit report, and make a plan. to achieve their monetary goals.
“The Y is committed to helping Americans achieve their goals and realize their perspectives in all facets of life,” said Lauren Koontz, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. “Through this effective partnership with FICO, we are teaching young people about the importance of positive money behavior and providing them with equipment to help them achieve their money goals. “
Other FICO partners for include:
Who: FICO, U. S. Soccer Foundation, Chelsea Football Club and YMCA of Metro Atlanta
What: Score A Better Future is a financial empowerment and networking training event hosted through FICO in partnership with national nonprofits and Chelsea Football Club.
When: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 4:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. to 5:45 p. m. EDT.
Where: YMCA of Metro Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center – 569 M. L. K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
To register for the occasion or learn more about FICO’s Score A Better Future program, visit: https://www. fico. com/sabf/workshops-designed-for-you.
For more information on the partnership with Chelsea Football Club, visit: https://www. fico. com/en/newsroom/fico-kicks-national-fields-financial-empowerment-summer-tour-chelsea-football-club – and -us
About Score A Better Future™
Score A Better Future is FICO’s free credit education program conducted nationwide to teach consumers the key ingredients of the FICO® Score and pair it with free individual counseling from qualified nonprofit counselors tailored to their needs. individual financial and health goals.
The basic principles of A Better Future help close the financial literacy gap
Used by 90% of U. S. primary lenders, FICO® scores help millions of people get the credit they need to do things like get an education and make primary purchases. The basics of assisting students gain financial wisdom and gain the wisdom needed to achieve their financial goals. Objectives.
Teachers at all accredited middle and high schools can obtain the Foundations curriculum and supporting materials through the Foundations website, which will also provide teachers with the foundational wisdom and understanding needed to effectively teach students while also strengthening their own understanding of credit. For more information on the fundamentals, https://www. fico. com/sabf/fundamentals.
About FICO
FICO (NYSE: FICO) makes decisions that help other people and businesses thrive around the world. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and knowledge science in operational decisions. FICO holds more than two hundred U. S. and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, visitor satisfaction, and business expansion in the money services, insurance, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, and many industries. other sectors. Using FICO solutions, companies in more than a hundred countries are doing everything from protecting four billion payment cards from fraud to achieving better monetary inclusion and expanding supply chain resilience. The FICO Score, used by 90% of the top U. S. lenders, is used by the FICO® Score. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is the popular measure of customer credit risk in the United States and is designed to be available in more than four other countries, providing better risk management, access to credit, and transparency. .
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