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FICO to Host Interactive Credit Score Education Conference

On May 7, FICO, the leading credit scoring company, will host "Score A Better Future" for Columbus, OH residents from 12:00-1:15pm EST

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“Score A Better Future,” the national event series led by FICO, the leading credit scoring company, is coming to Columbus, OH in a new, interactive conference format on Thursday, May 7 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.

Additionally, FICO has partnered with Apprisen to provide attendees with the opportunity to make appointments for one-on-one credit and financial coaching from certified non-profit credit counselors, tailored to their specific financial goals.

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Other partners for the event include National Consumers League, National Urban League, Consumer Action, re[start], Equality Ohio, Jewish Family Services, Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE), and Lutheran Social Services.

Now, amidst the current coronavirus pandemic, FICO believes empowering communities by way of financial education and bringing financial literacy to consumers through an online format is important now more than ever.

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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.

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

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