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		<title>Money Mondays: Debt Reduction &#038; Credit Building</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Secure your free spot at Debt Reduction &#38; Credit Building, a workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin! Join us for an evening of learning, connection, and empowerment. Learn practical tips for reducing debt and building good credit. Debt can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step to taking control. With good [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-mondays-debt-reduction-credit-building/">Money Mondays: Debt Reduction &#038; Credit Building</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="133" data-end="260"><strong data-start="133" data-end="258">Secure your free spot at Debt Reduction &amp; Credit Building, a workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin!</strong></p>
<p data-start="262" data-end="662">Join us for an evening of <strong data-start="308" data-end="349">learning, connection, and empowerment</strong>. Learn practical tips for <strong data-start="381" data-end="423">reducing debt and building good credit</strong>. Debt can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step to taking control. With good credit and low debt, you’ll be better positioned to <strong data-start="583" data-end="659">obtain a mortgage, finance a car, or even improve your job opportunities</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="664" data-end="800">📅 <strong data-start="667" data-end="676">Date:</strong> Monday, October 27, 2025<br data-start="701" data-end="704" />🕐 <strong data-start="707" data-end="716">Time:</strong> 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM<br data-start="734" data-end="737" />📍 <strong data-start="740" data-end="753">Location:</strong> New City, 1715 W 47th St., Chicago, IL 60609</p>
<p data-start="802" data-end="882">Come ready to learn, connect, and take steps toward <strong data-start="854" data-end="879">financial empowerment</strong>!<br />
We look forward to seeing you!</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/mmmc-oct27/">Click here to register for FREE today!</a></p>
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<p data-start="884" data-end="1023"><em>Questions? Email <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="981" data-end="1018">citytreasurerevents@cityofchicago.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>Credit and Homeownership: How to Help Build Credit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin Wax]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Reserve your free spot at Credit and Homeownership: How to Help Build Credit, a workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Having good credit can be the key to securing a mortgage, financing a car, or even landing a job. Join us for engaging sessions and expert insights on how to build and maintain strong [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/credit-and-homeownership-how-to-help-build-credit/">Credit and Homeownership: How to Help Build Credit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reserve your free spot at <em data-start="183" data-end="235">Credit and Homeownership: How to Help Build Credit</em>, a workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. Having good credit can be the key to securing a mortgage, financing a car, or even landing a job. Join us for engaging sessions and expert insights on how to build and maintain strong credit, while exploring resources to support your path to homeownership. Come ready to learn, connect, and take charge of your financial future!</p>
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Monday, Nov 3, 2025</span> <span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">6:00 PM – 7:00 PM</span></p>
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</span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3333 W 26th St.<br />
</span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Chicago, IL 60623</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/mmmlive2/">Click here to register for free!</a></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/credit-and-homeownership-how-to-help-build-credit/">Credit and Homeownership: How to Help Build Credit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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		<title>Money Matters Institute &#038; NPHC present: &#8220;Building and Sustaining Generational Wealth&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin Wax]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1242" height="1920" src="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="MMI x NPHC - Flyer V2 - 5.5x8.5" decoding="async" srcset="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5.webp 1242w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5-194x300.webp 194w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5-663x1024.webp 663w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5-768x1187.webp 768w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5-994x1536.webp 994w" sizes="(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px" /> Open to the Public! MMI and NPHC Present: BUILDING AND SUSTAINING GENERATIONAL WEALTH A financial empowerment workshop and resource fair hosted by the Chicago City Treasurer&#8217;s Office, in partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Chicago. Join Us For &#8220;The State of Community Wealth: Where We Stand &#38; How to Build Forward&#8221; Panel. Workshops Include: [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-matters-institute-nphc-present-building-and-sustaining-generational-wealth/">Money Matters Institute &#038; NPHC present: &#8220;Building and Sustaining Generational Wealth&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Open to the Public!</p>
<p>MMI and NPHC Present: BUILDING AND SUSTAINING GENERATIONAL WEALTH</p>
<p>A financial empowerment workshop and resource fair hosted by the Chicago City Treasurer&#8217;s Office, in partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Chicago.</p>
<p>Join Us For &#8220;The State of Community Wealth: Where We Stand &amp; How to Build Forward&#8221; Panel.</p>
<p>Workshops Include:</p>
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<li>From Paycheck to Prosperity: Mastering Budgeting &amp; Saving</li>
<li>Credit Power: Understanding, Building &amp; Protecting Your Score</li>
<li>Protect Your Legacy: Insurance &amp; Estate Planning Essentials</li>
<li>Retirement Ready: Planning Now for Financial Freedom Later</li>
<li>Breaking Free: Smart Strategies for Managing &amp; Eliminating Debt</li>
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<p><strong>Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 5:00-9:00 PM</strong><br />
<strong>Malcolm X College | 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/mminphc/">Click here to register now!</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/mminphc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5532" src="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MMI-x-NPHC-Flyer-V2-5.5x8.5-194x300.png" alt="" width="313" height="484" /></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/money-matters-institute-nphc-present-building-and-sustaining-generational-wealth/">Money Matters Institute &#038; NPHC present: &#8220;Building and Sustaining Generational Wealth&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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		<title>Credit 101 Webinar with TransUnion</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin Wax]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1080" height="1350" src="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.19-V5-Final.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Credit 101 - Virtual Financial Education Program - 2.19 - V5 - Final" decoding="async" srcset="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.19-V5-Final.webp 1080w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.19-V5-Final-240x300.webp 240w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.19-V5-Final-819x1024.webp 818w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.19-V5-Final-768x960.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> Join The Treasurer&#8217;s Office, CPD and TransUnion as we take control of our credit health. This webinar will help to empower consumers to confidently manage their financial health with practical credit education and interactive credit and identity tools. Also providing practical information on Fraud Alerts, Credit Freeze &#38; Unfreeze, Free Annual Credit Report &#38; Credit [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/credit-101-webinar-with-transunion-2/">Credit 101 Webinar with TransUnion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join The Treasurer&#8217;s Office, CPD and TransUnion as we take control of our credit health. This webinar will help to empower consumers to confidently manage their financial health with practical credit education and interactive credit and identity tools. Also providing practical information on Fraud Alerts, Credit Freeze &amp; Unfreeze, Free Annual Credit Report &amp; Credit Dispute.</p>
<p><strong>February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://streamyard.com/watch/nQfVVcQbzRtV">Register here!</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin Wax]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="1080" height="1350" src="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.6-V5-Final.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Credit 101 - Virtual Financial Education Program - 2.6 - V5 - Final" decoding="async" srcset="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.6-V5-Final.webp 1080w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.6-V5-Final-240x300.webp 240w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.6-V5-Final-819x1024.webp 818w, https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.6-V5-Final-768x960.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> Join The Treasurer&#8217;s Office, CPD and TransUnion as we take control of our credit health. This webinar will help to empower consumers to confidently manage their financial health with practical credit education and interactive credit and identity tools. Also providing practical information on Fraud Alerts, Credit Freeze &#38; Unfreeze, Free Annual Credit Report &#38; Credit [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/credit-101-webinar-with-transunion/">Credit 101 Webinar with TransUnion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com">Chicago Treasurer&#039;s Office | Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Chicago Treasurer | CTO | Chicago Illinois</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join The Treasurer&#8217;s Office, CPD and TransUnion as we take control of our credit health. This webinar will help to empower consumers to confidently manage their financial health with practical credit education and interactive credit and identity tools. Also providing practical information on Fraud Alerts, Credit Freeze &amp; Unfreeze, Free Annual Credit Report &amp; Credit Dispute.</p>
<p><strong>February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://streamyard.com/watch/PGPdbDjxmbsw">Register here!</a></p>
<p><a href="https://streamyard.com/watch/PGPdbDjxmbsw"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5252" src="https://chicagocitytreasurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-101-Virtual-Financial-Education-Program-2.6-V5-Final-240x300.png" alt="" width="616" height="770" /></a></p>
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