Chelsea Groton Bank Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Free Community Seminars

 
Groton, CT – In honor of Financial Literacy Month this April, Chelsea Groton Bank is producing and sponsoring a number of seminars throughout Eastern Connecticut. Sessions on home-buying, improving credit scores, and identity theft are free and open to the public.
 
“Chelsea Groton Bank is excited to provide a variety of tools and resources to the community, including classes for Financial Literacy Month,” said Pam Days-Luketich, Community Education Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. “Our goal is to help people make well-informed financial decisions for themselves and their families.”
 
First-time and Repeat Homebuyer Seminars
Information will be provided on current options and how to get approved for mortgage financing, recent underwriting requirements, and what products offer down payment assistance or help with costs associated with purchasing a home.

• Wednesday, April 8, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Three Rivers Community College
• Thursday, April 23, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Salem Public Library
• Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Three Rivers Community College

Credit Do's and Dont's
Learn tips on repairing, establishing and maintaining your credit score.  Insight on what lenders are looking for when they analyze credit history will also be shared.

• Thursday, April 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Mitchell College     
• Monday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Otis Library in Norwich
• Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., The Public Library of New London

Identity Theft
Learn how to recognize the signs that you are a victim of identity theft and how to protect yourself.

• Thursday, April 16, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Groton Public Library
• Monday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The Public Library of New London
• Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Salem Public Library

To learn more about these and other events being offered, visit chelseagroton.com. Contact Pam Days-Luketich at PDays-Luketich@chelseagroton.com or 860-572-4024 with any questions.  

About Chelsea Groton Bank
Based in Groton, Conn., Chelsea Groton Bank is a mutually owned bank with 14 locations throughout New London County. The Bank has nearly $965 million in assets and serves businesses, individuals and families throughout Eastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island. To learn more, please visit chelseagroton.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.