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FICO to Host Credit Score Education Event for Raleigh-Durham, NC

On Thursday, July 16, FICO, the leading credit scoring company, will host "Score A Better Future" for Raleigh-Durham, NC residents

“Score A Better Future,” the national event series led by FICO, the leading credit scoring company, is coming to Raleigh-Durham, NC in a new, interactive conference format on Thursday, July 16 from 12:00-1:15pm EST.

The event series offers attendees the opportunity to learn the key ingredients that are impacting their FICO Score, gain insight into the most influential score factors, and walk away with a roadmap for their future which includes free 1-on-1 counseling with accredited credit counselors.

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.

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Other partners for the event include Consumer Action, National Urban League, United Way of North Carolina, Urban League of Central Carolinas and more.

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 first-hand 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.

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Every participant in this free, virtual community education and financial empowerment conference will receive:

  •  Free access to your FICO® Score*, the score used in over 90% of all lending decisions.
  • Insight into the two most influential score factors* with easy-to-understand, transparent explanations to help you understand your FICO® Score.
  •  Free access to one-on-one credit and financial counseling provided and customized plans to help you meet your targeted financial goals.
  •  The opportunity to develop an ongoing relationship with a non-profit financial wellbeing coach who can help you stay on your financial management plan.
  • Expertise from FICO experts on how to protect your financial health during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • A chance to win a $100 gift card!

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

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