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Improve your Credit Score with Free Credit Counseling in Racine

Whether you want to eventually buy a car, become a homeowner, start your own business, or just rent an apartment, you know that having a good credit score is important. The process of building or improving your credit can seem overwhelming and challenging. Many of us stumble with our credit and then find it challenging to learn how to turn it around. The Racine FEC’s financial counselors will walk you through your credit report line by line, and educate you about how to improve your credit. The Racine FEC counselors will provide you with free credit counseling and help you make a plan – and implement it! – to get your credit score where you want it to be!

Free Improve Your Credit Score And Achieve Your Financial Goals

Our Racine FEC counselors will work with you to figure out the best path for *you* to establish credit, address mistakes or problems on your credit report, and improve your credit score so that you can achieve all your future financial goals. They’ll also work with you to make a plan to build or improve your credit score and will be by your side to coach and encourage you as you do it!

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Today is Teach Your Children to Save Day! Make sure you talk to the young people in your life about the importance of saving. Do you want to learn some strategies to be great savers? Make an appointment with a financial coach at the Racine Financial Empowerment Center. This is a free service to all adult residents of the City of Racine. Call us today! ... See MoreSee Less

Today is Teach Your Children to Save Day! Make sure you talk to the young people in your life about the importance of saving. Do you want to learn some strategies to be great savers? Make an appointment with a financial coach at the Racine Financial Empowerment Center. This is a free service to all adult residents of the City of Racine. Call us today!

January is Financial Wellness Month. Non-Public Title I at RUSD hosted a Family Night this week. We were honored to present at this event. The workshop focused on the services provided by the Racine Financial Empowerment Center, as well as the importance of budgeting and saving. The parents learned valuable lessons and tips to be better savers and maintain a family budget. Thanks to RUSD for putting this together. It was a fun night! ... See MoreSee Less

January is Financial Wellness Month. Non-Public Title I at RUSD hosted a Family Night this week. We were honored to present at this event. The workshop focused on the services provided by the Racine Financial Empowerment Center, as well as the importance of budgeting and saving. The parents learned valuable lessons and tips to be better savers and maintain a family budget. Thanks to RUSD for putting this together. It was a fun night!

Get your free 2026 Financial Calendar! The children of Racine have created art that highlights important financial dates to remember. It will help you to keep in mind the importance of saving, investing, being a homeowner, keeping up with your credit, and creating a healthy financial future. 2026 can be your best year ever. The Racine Financial Empowerment Center provides professional, one-on-one free financial counseling to City of Racine residents. The calendars are available at the Finance Department in city hall or at the Racine Public Library. Get yours while supply last. We thank Landmark Credit Union for sponsoring this project. Have a great new year! ... See MoreSee Less

Get your free 2026 Financial Calendar! The children of Racine have created art that highlights important financial dates to remember. It will help you to keep in mind the importance of saving, investing, being a homeowner, keeping up with your credit, and creating a healthy financial future. 2026 can be your best year ever. The Racine Financial Empowerment Center provides professional, one-on-one free financial counseling to City of Racine residents. The calendars are available at the Finance Department in city hall or at the Racine Public Library. Get yours while supply last. We thank Landmark Credit Union for sponsoring this project. Have a great new year!

Local students submitted art entries for the chance to be included in the 2026 Racine Financial Calendar. Their art highlighted the importance of savings, financial planning, and to be smart consumers. The winners came to City Hall and were honored by Mayor Cory Mason, the Superintendent of Schools, Soren Gajewsky, and representatives from Landmark Credit Union, who sponsored the project. The calendar will be available for free at the Racine Public Library in December. Thank you to all students who participated! ... See MoreSee Less

Local students submitted art entries for the chance to be included in the 2026 Racine Financial Calendar. Their art highlighted the importance of savings, financial planning, and to be smart consumers. The winners came to City Hall and were honored by Mayor Cory Mason, the Superintendent of Schools, Soren Gajewsky, and representatives from Landmark Credit Union, who sponsored the project. The calendar will be available for free at the Racine Public Library in December.  Thank you to all students who participated!

In view of the possibility for those receiving assistance of having to face food insecurity, let us remember that you are not alone. The City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center has financial coaches that can help you navigate these challenging times.
Your City of Racine FEC counselor also can help you:
• Review your budget and plan for changes in food or utility costs;
• Get connected to other emergency supports; and
• Talk about ways to manage rising costs due to inflation, food prices, or healthcare.
Our services are free to all residents of the City of Racine. For more information or to make an appointment visit us at www.racinefec.org
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In view of the possibility for those receiving assistance  of having to face food insecurity, let us remember that you are not alone. The City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center has financial coaches  that can help you navigate these challenging times.
Your City of Racine FEC counselor also can help you:
• Review your budget and plan for changes in food or utility costs;
• Get connected to other emergency supports; and
• Talk about ways to manage rising costs due to inflation, food prices, or healthcare.
Our services are free to all residents of the City of Racine. For more information or to make an appointment visit us at www.racinefec.org

Protect those you love! We’re excited to share that legacy planning is now available as a free public service through the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center! Legacy planning is how you protect what you’ve earned and take care of your loved ones. Through free, one-on-one, professional financial counseling, trained FEC counselors can help with a range of legacy planning services, like getting finances in order, reviewing insurance and titles, making a plan for who will care for dependents in your absence, and getting connected to resources for preparing important documents like a will, guardianship plans, or power of attorney.
You’re building a legacy that is uniquely yours and deserves protection. Ensure that your care and your legacy align with what’s most important to you—visit www.racinefec.org. to make an appointment and get started!
... See MoreSee Less

Protect those you love! We’re excited to share that legacy planning is now available as a free public service through the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center! Legacy planning is how you protect what you’ve earned and take care of your loved ones.  Through free, one-on-one, professional financial counseling, trained FEC counselors can help with a range of legacy planning services, like getting finances in order, reviewing insurance and titles, making a plan for who will care for dependents in your absence, and getting connected to resources for preparing important documents like a will, guardianship plans, or power of attorney.
You’re building a legacy that is uniquely yours and deserves protection. Ensure that your care and your legacy align with what’s most important to you—visit  www.racinefec.org. to make an appointment and get started!
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