Hopelink’s Financial Capability program is committed to helping you confidently manage your money and achieve greater financial well-being for you and your family. We focus on gaining knowledge, building skills, and providing access to safe and reliable services through:
Financial Coaching – Meet your financial goals through individualized coaching
Financial Education – Learning opportunities for managing credit and finances
Financial Tools and Resources – Connect to safe and reliable resources to protect and manage your finances.
Upcoming events:
Drop-In Hours Every Tuesday on Zoom!
Join Hopelink’s financial coach and local financial institutions every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for an informal session to get answers to your credit, banking, and money management questions. Interpreters are available. No registration is required. Join the conversation on Zoom here!
Fall Financial Education Classes:
“Let’s Talk with a Financial Coach Series” on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm online. Register for each class separately here.
· September 5, 2023 “Let’s Talk About Student Loan Repayment”
· September 19, 2023 “Let’s Talk About Credit”
· October 17, 2023 “Let’s Talk About Credit”
· November 14, 2023 “Let’s Talk About Credit”
Financial coaching provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore your current financial situation while helping you find your own unique financial path forward.
Whether it’s creating a spending and savings plan, building credit, managing debt, or navigating financial decisions, we are here to support you along your financial journey. Email FinancialCoaching@hopelink.org or call 425-250-3003 to make an appointment with a financial coach.
Every Tuesday on Zoom: Drop-In Hours
Join Hopelink’s financial coach and local financial institutions every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for an informal session to get answers to your credit, banking, and money management questions. Interpreters are available. No registration is required. Join the conversation on Zoom here!
“Let’s Talk” with a Hopelink Financial Coach!
Ask questions and get answers in a small class setting. This series is a partnership with the King County Library System. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Let’s Talk About Student Loans”
The student loan repayment pause is ending. Payments will be due starting in October. Learn the basics about repayment from a Hopelink Financial Coach. Ask questions in a small group setting.
September 5, 2023 | Register
“Let’s Talk About Credit”
Unravel the mystery of getting and keeping good credit with a Hopelink Financial Coach. Ask your credit questions in a small group setting. Discuss credit basics, changes to medical debt reporting and more.
September 19, 2023 | Register
October 17, 2023 | Register
November 14, 2023 | Register
Looking for more financial education opportunities?
Check out these free email courses and videos:
- Getting Started with Credit Video Series – King County Library’s Invest in Yourself program published 10 short videos to help you learn about credit with a Hopelink Financial Coach.
- Six Steps to Start your Saving Journey – Six-week email course offered through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get started on savings one step at a time.
- Money Management Tools and Strategies – Nine-week email course offered through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get your finances on track.
- Free financial education classes on budgeting, credit and debt through the Office of the WA State Treasurer.
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- How Do I Dispute an Error on My Credit Report?
- How Can I Improve My Credit Score?
- Three Ways to Build your Credit Score
- How to Spot a Debt Collection Scam?
- What is the Best Way to Negotiate a Settlement with a Debt Collector?
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- Five Tips for When you Can’t Pay Your Bills
Connect to safe and reliable resources to protect and manage your finances. Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact FinancialCoaching@hopelink.org and talk with a financial coach about more resources.
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