Press Release
March 29, 2021
Five new partners to join 30 other local governments offering one-on-one professional financial counseling
FEC Story
November 17, 2020
Syracuse FEC client Brenda reduced debt by over $70,000 and raised her credit score by 70 points.
FEC Story
November 17, 2020
The Pittsburgh FEC helped Tamara pay down credit card debt and improve her relationship with money.
This brief describes how FEC partners identified the right technology; developed skills to deliver counseling remotely; messaged the availability of FEC services as part of their localities’ COVID-19 response; and shared lessons learned with their FEC counterparts around the country.
COVID-19 Resource: This brief draws on findings from recent CFE Fund research on how to communicate the value of banking accounts to unbanked people, which are especially important during this crisis moment.