FICO Holds Free Financial Education Event for Jacksonville

“Score A Better Future,” the national event series led by FICO, is coming to Jacksonville, FL in an interactive conference format on Wednesday, September 15 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.

The event will also host guest speaker, Congressman Al Lawson who has devoted more than half of his life to public service and is guided by the belief that the greatest gift an individual can give is service to their community. Lawson has served the people of Florida for 28 years in the state legislature as a member of the Florida House of Representative and the Florida Senate. Elected to Congress in 2016, he currently represents Florida’s 5th congressional district which includes the city of Jacksonville and covers all or parts of eight North Florida counties -- spanning from Gadsden in the west to Duval in the east. The congressman currently serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.

Additionally, 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
• Jacksonville Urban League
• Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals
• National Association of Real Estate Brokers
• National Association of Women Business Owners

• National Consumer League
• National Urban League
• New Town Success Zone
• Small Business Roundtable
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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