Basics of Financial Counseling
December 8, 2009
St Pete Beach, FL
7:45 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Local Time
Tuition: $375
TOPICS & OBJECTIVES
Financial Counseling Overview & the Role of the Financial Counselor
- Identify myths and goals of financial counseling
- Examine a model for your budget counseling process
- Learn ways to help your members clarify and resolve their financial problems
- Learn how the real cost of credit can discourage over-spending
Understanding & Improving Creditworthiness
- Learn the six factors lenders look at when considering a loan
- Understand how credit scores are determined
- Discuss what your members can do to improve their credit score and creditworthiness
Helping Members Work with Creditors
- Identify the financial counselor’s role
- Teach your members how to negotiate with creditors honestly and fairly
- Learn how to help your members construct a letter for creditors
- Discuss what to do when members are unable to make payments due to job loss, disability, and other severe financial problems
For more program content information or to request a brochure call 800-356-9655, ext. 4249, or email training@cuna.coop. For registration questions, call 800-356-9655, ext.4400 or e-mail reginfo@cuna.coop.
Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.
LOCATION
TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND RESORT5500 Gulf BlvdSt Pete Beach, FL 33706-2323
Phone: (727) 367-6461
Reservations: (800) 808-9833
Fax: (727) 363-2275
Room rates: $209 per night for single/double occupancy*
Hotel Reservation Deadline: November 16, 2009
* Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to this date, so make your hotel reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant.
INSTRUCTORS
Kathryn Greiner, AFC
Director of Credit Education, University of Michigan Credit Union
Kathryn has been helping people improve their budgeting skills since 1976, and has been called the "budget guru" by the Ann Arbor Observer. Through the University of Michigan Credit Union, Kathryn provides budget counseling as a free service to UMCU members.
Trained and certified as a credit counselor, Kathryn developed a credit education program to teach consumers the skills needed to establish workable budgets, avoid bankruptcy, and improve creditworthiness. In private counseling sessions, she teaches how to control spending, reduce debt, begin to save and still enjoy life! With her unique blend of compassion, realism, and humor she helps them find sensible, workable answers to their financial problems.
Kathryn hosted a call-in radio talk show called "Credit Line" on WAAM radio for two years, has produced four credit education videos and her articles have been published in several credit union newsletters. Kathryn is the editor of ON MY OWN, a newsletter on the wise use of credit by and for high school students.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND This seminar is beneficial for credit union staff who work in financial counseling, collections, or lending, as well as other staff who are committed to helping members gain control of their financial future.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations received in writing (via fax 608-231-4327) before the end of business on November 29, 2009 are eligible for a refund of the amount paid minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellation requests received after November 29, 2009. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing. Cancellation fees do not apply for free or complimentary programs.
AIRLINE INFORMATION
United Airlines is the "Official Airline" for the programs. To make reservations, visit www.united.com or call United's Specialized Meetings Reservation Center at (800) 521-4041. Please reference ID# 553SF.
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