Financial Education Microcredential
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges and the National Endowment for Financial Education have partnered to create a Financial Education Microcredential. This microcredential encompasses basic personal finance knowledge, empowering participants to make sound decisions and live their best financial lives. The Financial Education Microcredential consists of eight self-paced courses that each require about one hour to complete. Individual badges are awarded after successful completion of each course; the Financial Education Microcredential badge is awarded after completion of all courses.
For more details, view the microcredential PDF here.
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Bank on Denver
We help clients reach their financial goals, including:
- Opening a safe and affordable bank account
- Increasing your credit score
- Decreasing debt
- Managing money and budgeting
- Saving money, and more!
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Bank On Denver Debt Management Program (DMP)
A debt management program is a debt relief option that is a repayment plan for the purpose of paying off debt. You will work with a certified financial coach who will support you every step of the way. Bank on Denver, in partnership with the Denver Office of Financial Empowerment and Protection, works with the credit counseling company called Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp (DMCC) to provide this service.
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Loan Simulator helps you calculate student loan payments, and choose a loan repayment option that best meets your needs and goals. This tool can also help you decide whether to consolidate your student loans.
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