Financial Wellness and Homeownership: Within Your Reach!
If you’re looking to buy a home – or stay in the home you already own – repair your credit, pay down your debt or just learn more about how to manage your money and make sound financial decisions, our Financial Wellness and Homebuyer Education Program is the place to turn.
Financial Wellness Program
Whether your goal is to reduce your debt, repair your credit, save for your children’s college education or prepare to purchase a new home, the Financial Wellness Program provides you with the tools you need to improve your financial security.
Homebuyer Education Program
You may be eligible to borrow against your defined pension benefit to help cover down payments or closing costs when purchasing a home.
Monthly Virtual Workshops
For an overview of the programs and services offered through the Financial Wellness and Homebuyer Education Program, please join us at one of our Zoom workshops. Please refer to the events calendar below for registration information.
Take Charge: Register for Our Free Online Financial Health Series
Whether you are stressing about your credit, saving money or retirement, you can take control of your finances with our online series led by financial expert Ryan C. Mack.
Upcoming Financial Wellness Events
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NYMC Homebuyer Education Webinar
Wednesday, December 8 at 7:00 pm
FWHBE has partnered with New York Mortgage Coalition to help prepare you for the responsibilities associated with homeownership, empower you to make smart decisions throughout the home-buying process and assist you in getting the most affordable home loan, including connecting you with down payment and/or closing-cost assistance programs. Attend their free webinar and find out more about:
- Getting Ready to Buy
- Managing Your Money
- Understanding Your Credit
- Shopping for a Home
- Getting a Mortgage Loan
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Take Charge of Your Finances: Recovering From Financial Hardship
Saturday, December 11 at 10:00 am
Many people experience financial hardships – you are not alone. With this webinar, you will learn how to recover from financial setbacks, negotiate with creditors, understand short-term loans and more.
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Take Charge of Your Finances: Working Toward Retirement, Part 1
Saturday, January 8 at 10:00 am
Covering money management and long-term goals, this webinar will help you determine how much income you will need in retirement, and how to calculate your pension and Social Security benefits.