Come to his 5-week financial empowerment series to find out how
Are you struggling to pay bills? Having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Or do you just want to get better at managing your money? Senator Hughes wants to help. He is launching a five-week Financial Empowerment Workshop Series from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, at Mercy Career & Technical High School (2900 West Hunting Park Avenue).
The first topic will be Crisis in Homeownership and will allow attendees opportunities for one-on-one time with representatives from utilities companies and housing counseling programs.
Click here for more details on Wednesday’s event here.
Help is out there, and Senator Hughes wants to connect you with the proper resources.
Don’t miss the upcoming events in this series, which will also take place from 6:30 to 7 p.m. on the dates listed below at Mercy Career & Technical High School (2900 West Hunting Park Avenue)
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Understanding your Credit Report’ & ‘Debt Collections and Consumer Rights
Learn the importance of using credit responsibly, the factors that lenders use to determine your creditworthiness and how to read and understand your credit report.
Wednesday, October 23
Keys to Homeownership
Learn the key steps in purchasing a home including how to prepare for the homeownership process including the mortgage process, but also the ongoing costs associated with homeownership.
Wednesday, October 16
Budgeting & Banking like a Boss
Answer ‘where does my money go?’ as you start budgeting – timing and amount of your income, adding savings, paying bills on-time, and creating an allowance to cap spending.
Are you taking advantage of the tools your bank has to offer? Learn the benefits of direct deposit, mobile and online banking tools, account alerts, and how to avoid fees without relying on costly check-cashing facilities.
Wednesday, October 30
Navigating Retirement
How much money do you need for retirement? When should you begin to collect Social Security? What investments are safe? What is my tax liability? How do I pay for medical expenses? All these questions will be addressed in this important session.