November
Monthly Money Smart Activities
With the Holidays right around the corner, prepare yourself and gain more financial confidence.
See how Stephanie and Jerimyah have described the impact of financial coaching on their financial futures. Please read below.

*Currently offering free 1:1 financial coaching for college students residing in Boston.
More than 124 financial webinars have engaged more than 1000 students at local colleges (BFIT, BHCC and RCC). Register now for the upcoming webinars.

*Webinars are open to all students, faculty and staff on campus.

Get 1:1 financial coaching and attend our financial webinars designed for college students who want to build a path to future financial success.
Webinar Topics

BHCC students who attend any of our webinars THIS MONTH and take a short survey will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Stop & Shop gift card!

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Your Holiday Spending Plan: Get Your Finances Ready For The Upcoming Holiday Season!
How to create a spending plan so you can keep up with your holiday spending and can achieve your financial goals. No excuses, let's just take action together!

Your Steps into Improving Your Credit for 2022
Did you know that many employers request access to your credit report as part of their standard job application and hiring process? This webinar will help you identify financial strategies to build, improve, and maintain your credit.
Financial Management 101: Steps to a Healthy Financial Future
It is important to know how they can impact your life outside of the classroom: things like buying a car, purchasing a home or opening a new business, among others. Begin to discover what road you want to take financially.
How to Understand Your Taxes
Have you felt confused about taxes, especially when it comes to employment earnings? Join us to learn how complete your W-4, how to read your paystub, major tax deductions and credits.
One-on-One Financial Coaching
Our financial coaching sets you up to succeed in college and achieve your financial goals for this upcoming Holiday season.

By working with a financial coach you will have the opportunity to:
  • Identify & pursue financial goals.
  • Review your budget.
  • Open a savings account.
  • Open a credit card if you haven't yet.
  • Review your credit report and scores.
  • Shop carefully for auto loans.
  • Learn the basics of home-buying.
  • Take advantage of financial perks at work.
  • Develop sound money management skills.
  • Access resources to help increase financial stability.
  • Find strategies to increase cash flow, wealth, and credit scores.
  • Become more financially resilient.
  • Reach your potential!
Our Coach
Julie Demusz

Julie has worked as an entrepreneur with a focus on market development in financial education. She helps students to prioritize spending, learn about their resources, and create a monetary plan for the future. Reach out to her today to take charge of your financial future with guidance from a professional!

(857) 202-1199
Connecting Money to life
Do you want to know how your lifestyle and financial choices will impact your future by simulating your dream life? It takes about two hours to complete and can be done in one or multiple sessions.

For a quick overview, watch this two-minute video here and get access to this highly interactive simulator graphic novel here.
Success Stories
Stephanie's Story

Mother of two, Stephanie didn’t know much about credit. For years, her credit score hovered around 500, and her plans to pursue higher education and buy a home felt out of reach. While working with her financial coach, Julie Demusz, she was able to access an available resource to help her pay off an outstanding utility bill. Over the span of eight months, Stephanie saved an additional $5,000 in her savings account, kept credit card balances low, paid bills on time, and increased her credit score from 646 to 764!

“Julie helped me make savings a priority. I learned to stop spending on things that didn’t really matter”
Jerimyah's Story

Jerimyah was 18 when he got his first credit card. “I knew nothing about credit at the time.”
When he maxed out his first card, he got another, figuring he’d pay it back eventually. He and his financial coach, Julie Demusz, worked together, reviewed his financial circumstances and discussed his financial goals. He was able to create a budget, increase savings and improve his credit. Within just three months, Jerimyah’s credit score rose from 593 to 666!

“Working with a financial coach allowed me to understand how money works and what I can do with it.”
Check out this link here.
Learn more about Stephanie and Jerimyah and how working with the CCCBI has impacted their financial future here.
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