Credit Yourself: Your Way to Financial Fitness sponsored by the KeyBank Foundation

Date: Feb 23, 2010 to Mar 23, 2010
Center: South Portland
Category: Money Management
Location: WWC, 175 Main St, South Portland
Days of the week: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Every other Tuesday: 2/23, 3/9 and 3/23

Feel stuck in the credit card trap? Learn how to read your credit report, understand your credit score, and gain control of your finances. Keep current with shifts in the credit card and lending industry with Credit Yourself: Your Way to Financial Fitness! This is one way to face your credit situation, create a plan, and set goals to improve your credit score. Before starting a business, get your credit house in order.

If you successfully complete the class and make a financial plan you will be eligible to apply for a $250 grant to help meet your financial goals. Ten grants will be awarded statewide.

Class Topics Are:

Take Charge of Your Money
-Use credit wisely
-Set up a spending plan

To Your Credit
-Understand your credit report
-Address issues to restore your credit

Credit Smart
-Understand your credit rating and how it affects your life
-Learn how to maintain good credit

Set Your Financial Sights
-Prioritize your financial goals

To register please call 799-5025 or email sarahp@maine.edu

Credit Yourself is generously sponsored by KeyBank.