FICO to Host Financial Literacy Event in Virginia to Educate Latino Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

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FICO (NYSE: FICO) is hosting a free Score A Better Future™ (SABF) credit education workshop on September 27, 2024, both in-person and via webinar. The event, presented in Spanish, aims to empower Virginia's Latino community with financial literacy skills. In partnership with U.S. Senator Mark Warner's office and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the workshop will cover:

• Key ingredients of the FICO® Score
• Role of credit in financial health
• Overview of the FICO Score

Attendees can receive free credit counseling, obtain their FICO Score, and set financial goals. The event highlights the importance of financial education, as the FICO® Score is used by 90% of top U.S. lenders for various credit decisions.

FICO’s Score A Better Future™ event aims to empower the Hispanic community to learn how to improve their credit and financial health

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FICO (NYSE: FICO):

Global analytics software leader, FICO is hosting a Score A Better Future™ (SABF) free credit education workshop on September 27, 2024 – both via a live webinar and in-person. In partnership with U.S. Senator Mark Warner’s office of Virginia and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the workshop will be presented in Spanish and is set to provide Virginians with the knowledge and resources necessary to enhance understanding of their future financial health.

“This collaboration between FICO and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce provides Virginia’s diverse Latino community with an empowering Spanish-language opportunity to learn more about various financial basics,” said Senator Warner. “From understanding the role of personal credit to growing a small business, these educational tools will help individuals and families maximize their opportunities and reach their financial goals.”

SABF provides consumers with information about the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, as well as the role of credit and an overview of the FICO Score. The workshop connects attendees to our partners at Money Management International (MMI) for an opportunity to get free credit counseling, obtain their FICO Score, discuss their credit report, and set a plan to achieve their financial goals.

WHAT: Score A Better Future™ is a free community education and financial empowerment event by FICO in partnership with Senator Mark Warner of Virginia and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

WHO: FICO, Senator Mark Warner’s office, and Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Friday, September 27, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – 10700 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235

WHY: FICO, Senator Mark Warner’s office, and Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are partnering to raise awareness of the need for financial education as the essential first step to achieve financial wellness. The FICO^® Score is used by 90% of top U.S. lenders who extend credit for personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and more, which is why it is so important for people to know their personal FICO Score and what impacts it.

TO REGISTER: Consumers interested in attending the event either in-person or tuning into the live Zoom webinar, should register HERE.

About Score A Better Future™

Score A Better Future is FICO’s free credit education program hosted across the country to teach consumers about the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, and connect them to free, one-on-one counseling from certified not-for-profit counselors tailored to their individual financial health and goals.

About FICO

FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 100 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency.

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Julie Huang

press@fico.com

Source: FICO

FAQ

When and where is FICO hosting the Score A Better Future event in Virginia?

FICO is hosting the Score A Better Future event on September 27, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT. It will be held at the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 10700 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235, and also available as a live webinar.

What is the purpose of FICO's Score A Better Future event for Latino small business owners?

The purpose of FICO's Score A Better Future event is to educate Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs about improving their credit and financial health. It aims to provide Virginians with knowledge and resources to enhance their understanding of future financial health.

Who are the partners for FICO's financial literacy event in Virginia?

FICO is partnering with U.S. Senator Mark Warner's office of Virginia and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Score A Better Future financial literacy event.

What topics will be covered in FICO's Score A Better Future workshop?

The Score A Better Future workshop will cover key ingredients in the FICO® Score, the role of credit in financial health, and an overview of the FICO Score. It will also offer free credit counseling and help attendees set financial goals.

How can people register for FICO's Score A Better Future event in Virginia?

People interested in attending FICO's Score A Better Future event, either in-person or via the live Zoom webinar, can register through the link provided in the press release.