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Financial Literacy Program

In these current financial times, isn't it important for you to know how to make critical financial decisions . . . decisions that may very well impact your future for years to come?

Financial Literacy Program
OIC is a HUD-certified Housing Counseling agency.

When you fail to plan, it's important to realize that you are planning to fail. Setting your financial future on a course of stability and control will give you the ability to make choices and the flexibility for when sudden detours interrupt your plans.

Why do you need Financial Literacy training?
  • To develop skills for budgeting, saving, credit and debt management
  • To enhance money skills and create positive banking relationships
  • To foster financial stability for individuals, families, and entire communities
  • To increase savings and improve financial health and well-being
  • To build financial knowledge and develop financial confidence
  • To protect financial rights and safeguard your money
  • To determine readiness for home purchase

    OIC's Financial Literacy program is based on the FDIC "Money Smart" program and offers a wide range of learning opportunities. Workshops are offered as a part of OIC's Employment Training programs as well as during evening hours.

    Topics covered in these workshops include: an introduction to effiective banking practices including: the basic skills for managing your checking and savings accounts; tips on when and how to use credit; how to develop and follow a spending plan; why it is important to save money and how you can "pay yourself first"; building and maintaining a good credit history; and how to determine your readiness to become a homeowner.

    In addition to workshops, OIC's Financial Literacy program can work with you in a one-on-one setting to review and analyze your current credit history and develop a plan where you can take control and create your vision for a secure financial future.

    OIC has recently received its certfication as a HUD Housing Counseling Agency and brings all of its resources and expertise to working with clients through a wide range of HUD programs and services.

    Through its Financial Literacy program, OIC also offers HomeBuyers education and training, including pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling. For more information on any of these programs, please contact Ms. Zenobia Penn,
    Program Coordinator at:

    O.I.C. of New London County, Inc
    106 Truman Street
    New London, CT 06320
    (860) 447-1731, ext. 307
    (860) 447-1826 (fax)
    z.penn@oicnlc.org

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    OIC of New London County
    106 Truman St
    New London, CT 06320
    860/447-1731