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How to Improve Your Credit and Increase Your Score

Presented by Maurice "Dutch" Kotoff, SVP, Financial Education and Empowerment

November 19, 2026
Event Date2026-11-19T15:00:00 - 2026-11-19T16:30:00

A good credit score saves you money by unlocking cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and more job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, your credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it depends on your ability to follow a few basic rules.

In this workshop, you can learn:

  • The formula to increase your credit score.
  • How to read a credit report.
  • How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!
November 19, 2026
Event Date2026-11-19T15:00:00 - 2026-11-19T16:30:00
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