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Financial Literacy

Published

July 20, 2022

| Social Worker
| Updated

July 31, 2024

Financial Literacy

  • Metro Community Development Corporation (MCDC) Financial Fitness – Helps low income and low asset families become more self-sufficient through financial coaching & education. Click here to see a flyer for their coaching program. 
  • Baby Steps College Saving Plan – Provides a $50 deposit in a college savings plan for every baby who is a Massachusetts resident.
  • My Financial Life MA – Creating economic empowerment through addressing various aspects of a person’s ‘financial journey’, including educational materials on banking, debt, budgeting, saving, fraud protection, retirement, and more.
  • Free Annual Credit Report – Brief explanation of credit reports & their importance with a link to request your own free credit report (accessible weekly during the COVID-19 pandemic).
  • Credential to Career Coaching 3- month program assists parent with low incomes in pursuing a higher education or achieving other career goals to increase income. Must be the parent or guardian of a child under the age of 26 and a household income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. Email c2c@onefamilyinc.org to enroll.
  • One Family Scholarship Program Individualized coaching and scholarship funds to single parents with low incomes who are pursuing a college degree in Massachusetts. Scholarships may be awarded to cover tuition and fees and related living expenses during the period of enrollment.
  • Women’s Money Matters (formerly Budget Buddies) – An online 3-6-month program for women and girls with low incomes to build stronger financial skills. Every participant works with a personal budget coach.