The Credit System

About Lesson

Participants will leave the workshop with the knowledge of the basics of credit and how credit scores are calculated. Participants will know who to contact for support in varying situations of credit challenges and how to advocate for their needs, as well as how to recognize and avoid common credit scams. Finally, participants will be equipped with the language and strategies to navigate the ways the credit system may perpetuate financial trauma and how to secure/restore material safety.

During this lesson you can expect to:

• Understand the history of the credit system and how it works
• Outline the key components that inform your credit score and what they mean
• Explore the dark side of the credit system, its influence over your life, and how it can perpetuate socioeconomic harm
• Learn ways you can protect yourself

Live Instruction Presentation

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