FREE Financial Workshops in April Presented by Connex Credit Union

Connex Credit Union, one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions, hosts a series of free financial education workshops throughout the year as part of its ConnexCares initiative. The workshops are taught by industry professionals and are filled with information designed to help educate consumers on financial topics and how to set and achieve financial goals. These series will be continuing in April with two more workshops.

The first workshop is entitled “Social Security and Your Retirement,” and will be presented by Connex Investment and Retirement Services Representative Pat Piccirilli with help from Shawn Harriet, regional vice president of Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. This free no-obligation workshop will discuss which routes you can take to maximize your benefits from Social Security. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with any questions they may have regarding Social Security or its advantages. This workshop will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at Eli’s on Whitney located at 2392 Whitney Avenue in Hamden.

The second workshop, “Car Buying Tips” will be hosted by Connex Credit Union’s Assistant Vice President of Indirect Lending Mike Taylor. This informative workshop will ensure you are prepared to tackle the often daunting task of purchasing a car. It will cover topics such as choosing the right vehicle, leasing versus purchasing, evaluating payment options and how Connex Credit Union’s loan department can assist you. This free no-obligation workshop will occur Thursday, April 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Connex’s North Haven Branch located at 412 Washington Avenue. There will also be a simultaneous webinar available for those who are unable to attend in person. (You will be able to select your preference during registration)

Anyone interested in attending a workshop must call 1-800-CR-UNION (1-800-278-6466) or visit connexcu.org to register. The workshops are open to members and non-members of the credit union, but act fast, seats are limited.

About ConnexCares:

ConnexCares is Connex Credit Union’s charitable and philanthropic program. The mission through ConnexCares is to promote financial literacy, well-being and understanding to our members and the greater communities Connex serves. To learn more about ConnexCares, please visit http://www.connexcu.org/home/info/community.

About Connex Credit Union:

As the Unbank, Connex Credit Union is one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions serving more than 45,000 members at 7 branches throughout greater New Haven. Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Connex is a full-service member-owned credit union that offers members a full-range of financial services and products, including savings and loans, Unbank Checking, Smart Score credit score range, free online and mobile banking and more. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex or Fairfield Counties. Connex Credit Union helps guide and improve members’ financial lives through the Connex Advocacy Promises: We will always work in your best interest; we will work with you to understand your goals, identify your financial needs and provide solutions to improve your life; and we will be responsive to you and make your experience simpler, faster and friendlier. It’s time to Unbank! For more information, please call 1-800-CR-UNION or visit connexcu.org.