FICO Holds Free Financial Education Event for Hampton Roads

“Score A Better Future,” the national event series led by FICO, is coming to Hampton Roads, VA in an interactive conference format on Wednesday, November 10 from 12:00-1:15pm EST.

The event series focuses on helping consumers improve their understanding of their credit and overall financial health. Consumers will learn from credit experts what the key ingredients are that make up the FICO® Score, and the myths and facts about FICO Scores, which are used by 90 percent of top lenders.

Whether you are new to credit, preparing to purchase a home, planning your retirement, or concerned about protecting your financial health from the impact of the COVID virus, knowledge is power. You will learn firsthand from FICO experts what are the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, common characteristics of consumers that are FICO® Score high-achievers and get your questions answered.

This free interactive session led by FICO will also cover the myths and facts about FICO® Scores and how to build and protect your credit. Score A Better Future events are completely free. Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend that you register online now to reserve your spot.

Don’t understand how credit scores work or know your FICO® Score? Don’t worry, we’ll provide the information that you need as well as access to non-profit accredited credit counselors who will help answer your questions and develop your individualized plan for success.

FICO has partnered with Operation HOPE to provide attendees with the opportunity to make appointments for free one-on-one credit coaching from non-profit financial well-being coaches to help attendees develop a plan to address their financial goals.

Other partners for the event include:

• Consumer Action
• Diversified Resource Network
• Hampton Roads Community Action Program
• National Association of Women Business Owners
• National Consumer League
• National Urban League
• Small Business Roundtable
• The City of Norfolk Public Library
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
• Virginia Union University
• VWIEC
• YWCA South Hampton Roads

For more event details and to register, please visit: Score a Better Future Hampton Roads.