FICO Holds Free Virtual Financial Education Event for New Orleans

“Score A Better Future,” the national event series led by FICO, the leading credit scoring company, is coming to New Orleans, LA in an interactive conference format on Thursday, October 8 from 12:00-1:15pm CST.

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 in more than 90 percent of lending decisions (Mercator Advisory Group Analyst Report 2018).

The event will also host guest speaker, Marc Morial, the current President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. He served as the highly successful and popular Mayor of New Orleans as well as the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Previously, Marc was also a Louisiana State Senator, and was a lawyer in New Orleans with an active, high profile practice. He is a leading voice on the national stage in the battle for jobs, education, housing and voting rights equity.

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
• National Urban League
• National Consumers League
• NAREB
• 100 Black Men of America
• New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce
• Southern University at New Orleans
• New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity
• Junior League of New Orleans
• Loyola University New Orleans

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.

Score A Better Future events are completely free. Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend that you register online now to reserve your spot. You will also have a chance to win a $100 gift card simply by attending the event!

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