Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact one’s mental and physical health.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) Of Rochester
Founded in 1970, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) Of Rochester, is a community-based, non-profit organization, serving individuals in the Rochester, NY region which includes RIT students and staff. Their vision is to focus on the financial wellness of families and individuals by providing them with certified professionals for confidential counseling, educational services, and other solutions enabling their clients to meet their financial goals and be better equipped to manage their finances and remain debt free. One program their agency offers to the community is Financial Empowerment Counseling. The Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free, professional one-on-one financial counseling as a public service. This counseling can assist people in managing their credit score, understand bank accounts, and provides the skills and confidence to tackle one’s finances. CCCS of Rochester also offers a variety of free workshops and classes on topics such as understanding one’s credit report and score, budgeting, identity theft, and student loans. To view their available classes and register – click HERE.
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