Senator Krueger's Town Hall: Financial Roadmap Series Part 1

A Guide to Eliminating Debt, Understanding Credit, Credit Cards, and Your Credit Score

Is managing your personal finances complicated? Are you struggling with debt, credit card bills or taxes, or wondering how to invest for the future? If so, don’t miss important conversations on debt, credit scores, income taxes, and the pros and cons of investing in stocks, bonds, and alternative assets. Experts from the nonprofit Financial Planning Association of Metro New York will provide insights on the steps you can take to improve your financial life. Each hour-long session will include a Question-and-Answer section moderated by Senator Krueger.

Speakers:

-Anja Luesink, MBA, CFPⓇ, RLPⓇ, CeFTⓇ, GFPⓇ, Advocacy Committee Member, Financial Planning Association of Metro New York

-Stephanie Chau, CPA, CFPⓇ, Advocacy Committee Member, Financial Planning Association of Metro New York

Presenters Powerpoints/Materials:

-FPA Presentation: http://www.lizkrueger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FPA-PB-Debt-Management-Plan-1.pdf

-FPA PB Emergency Budget Worksheet: http://www.lizkrueger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FPA-PB-Emergency-Budget-Worksheet-1.pdf

-FPA PB Debt Management Plan: https://www.lizkrueger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FPA-PB-Debt-Management-Plan-1.pdf

Links from the Financial Planners Association of the New York Metro Region

-Credit Reports, Identity theft, Financial Education: https://www.ftc.gov/

-Credit Cards and Credit Scores: https://www.myfico.com/

-Savings accounts and Credit cards: https://www.bankrate.com/

-The NYC Financial Empowerment centers provide free financial counseling: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/get-free-financial-counseling.page

-The New Economy Project – Know your rights: https://www.neweconomynyc.org/