Financial education + Financial access =
Financial Empowerment
Working to help families in the region have healthy financial behaviors and build assets for a stable future.
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Opening a Bank Account
Whether you want to start the process online or in person, chances are, with a dozen different Bank On products offered in and around the bi-state St. Louis and Illinois area, chances are there is a Bank On option in or near your neighborhood.
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Building my Credit
Find resources for FREE credit scores and credit reports. Learn how to tell a credit repair scam from a reputable credit counselor.
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Getting out of Debt
Find resources to learn more about credit cards, mortgages, and other loans. Learn the basics of dealing with debt and debt collection.
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Buying a Home
Find the best resources for first time home buyer. Learn about mortgage basics, avoiding foreclosure and buying HUD certified homes.
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Opening a Bank Account
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Building my Credit
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Getting out of Debt
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Buying a Home
Put Yourself First
Return to Banking Class Leads to Financial Stability
“The class helped me out by knowing how to put myself first and making my money stretch further. Right now I pay my rent and my phone bill first, then I spend what I want and save the rest.”
-Tenisha W.
* Stock photo used upon request of interviewee
Loan officer helps first time homebuyer
Homeownership adds stability to life
“Buying my first home before having graduated college has not only propelled me to be well on my way to having an investment property, but it has added an invaluable level of stability to my life.”
– Ms. Drew
Our Community of Partners
The Coalition works collaboratively with a host of partners from the nonprofit, banking, regulatory, private and academic sectors who give generously of their time and money to support this work mission.