Financial Empowerment Program

BNS is offering a FREE financial empowerment course to allow community members to develop a fundamental understanding of money management and to move purposefully toward their goals.

Taught by a certified financial coach, the Financial Empowerment Course focuses on 4 key areas:

• Goal-setting & Budgeting
• Banking Basics
• Managing Credit & Reducing Debt
• Financial Planning & Investments

BNS also provides one-on-one financial counseling support to help clients identify, target, and meet their goals. The Financial Literacy Counselor will assist client with:

• Setting S.M.A.R.T. savings goals
• Establishing an active household budget
• Reviewing credit reports
• Addressing credit issues
• Disputing and resolving debts