A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

• the formula to increase your credit score
• how to read a credit report, and
• how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!

At this clinic, you can speak with attorneys, a landlord tenant mediator, and OHS staff. 

To attend the Legal Clinic, you must fill out the online form attached below. Prior to the clinic, you will receive confirmation of your attendance via email.

Please note: This clinic is only for residents and property owners in the City of Boston.

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Please join us for our 2025 funding round Virtual Information Session cohosted by City Councilor Julia Mejia!

Spanish interpretation will be provided. Learn more about:

• the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process
• the state statute
• preserving your neighborhood
• application requirements, and
• the evaluation process.

Our goal is to educate all residents and organizations about the Community Preservation Act. Please register using the link below:

This webinar will help teens understand how credit works.

• If you have a job, building credit is partly about managing your hard-earned money and learning to pay bills on time, such as a monthly cell phone bill.
• Open a checking or savings account. Responsibly managing and maintaining these basic accounts will show a financial institution that you can handle money. If the account comes with a debit card, you will get experience using a card for withdrawing cash.
• If your job permits, set up direct deposit to your account. It is easier to save if the money isn’t sitting in your pocket!
• The first time you borrow money is likely to be college loans.  Learn what interest is and how much you will end up replaying on top of a student loan.

The workshop lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.

This webinar will help teens understand how credit works.

• If you have a job, building credit is partly about managing your hard-earned money and learning to pay bills on time, such as a monthly cell phone bill.
• Open a checking or savings account. Responsibly managing and maintaining these basic accounts will show a financial institution that you can handle money. If the account comes with a debit card, you will get experience using a card for withdrawing cash.
• If your job permits, set up direct deposit to your account. It is easier to save if the money isn’t sitting in your pocket!
• The first time you borrow money is likely to be college loans.  Learn what interest is and how much you will end up replaying on top of a student loan.

The workshop lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.

This webinar will help teens understand how credit works.

• If you have a job, building credit is partly about managing your hard-earned money and learning to pay bills on time, such as a monthly cell phone bill.
• Open a checking or savings account. Responsibly managing and maintaining these basic accounts will show a financial institution that you can handle money. If the account comes with a debit card, you will get experience using a card for withdrawing cash.
• If your job permits, set up direct deposit to your account. It is easier to save if the money isn’t sitting in your pocket!
• The first time you borrow money is likely to be college loans.  Learn what interest is and how much you will end up replaying on top of a student loan.

The workshop lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.

Whether you are interested in getting your first bank account or deciding if your current account is costing you too much in fees, this workshop will help you learn what to look for in a financial account, how direct deposit can benefit you, and how to bank wisely. This workshop will be held via Zoom.

Whether you are interested in getting your first bank account or deciding if your current account is costing you too much in fees, this workshop will help you learn what to look for in a financial account, how direct deposit can benefit you, and how to bank wisely. This workshop will be held via Zoom.

Whether you are interested in getting your first bank account or deciding if your current account is costing you too much in fees, this workshop will help you learn what to look for in a financial account, how direct deposit can benefit you, and how to bank wisely. This workshop will be held via Zoom.