Presenter:
Chris Dlugozima Certified Consumer Credit Counselor. Mr. Dlugozima is a financial educator with GreenPath Debt Solutions, a 501(c)3 organization that empowers individuals to better manage their money and thus improve their quality of life. With over a decade of experience counseling individuals in financial difficulty, Mr. Dlugozima travels around the tri-state area to educate people on a variety of financial literacy topics. In 2011, he led over 100 presentations and through his efforts, reached more than 3000 individuals. He has been featured on WABC TV, NY 1, The New York Daily News and the NY Times.

Workshop Description:  

The recession may have technically ended in June 2009, but where does that leave the millions of people who are still looking for work or struggling to make ends meet? In this interactive workshop, attendees will leave with tools that they can share with their colleagues to assist the populations that they serve. Get a preview of the free financial education programs that the United Way can offer for in your workplace or for your clients.

Topics to be discussed:

• Budgeting: the foundation of debt repayment and long term economic stability

• The ins and outs of credit/reports and scores, including common myths

• Asserting your rights when dealing with debt collectors

• Strategies for managing credit card debt

• Spotting financial scams

Who Should Attend: Executive directors, program managers, and any staff interested in personal financial education for themselves, staff and for their clients.