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CHELSEA GROTON BANK
Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Free Community Seminars
 In honor of Financial Literacy Month this April, Chelsea Groton Bank is helping members of the community get 'financially fit' by producing and sponsoring a number of seminars and events throughout Eastern Connecticut. Informational sessions on home-buying, improving credit scores and identity theft, as well as opportunities to bring confidential papers for shredding, are free and open to the public.
"Chelsea Groton Bank is excited to provide a variety of tools and resources to the community, including the classes and events during 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.
- 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, Room D226
Credit Do's and Don'ts
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.
- 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.
- Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Salem Public Library
Shred-It Days
Members of the community are invited to bring up to three file size boxes of confidential, personal and business documents to locations for shredding, to ensure safe and secure disposal of the material.
- Saturday, April 25, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Public Library of New London
- Saturday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Sprague Public Library
To learn more about these and other events being offered, visit https://chelseagroton.com/OurstrongCommunitystrong/EducationPrograms.aspx. Contact Pam Days-Luketich at PDays-Luketich@chelseagroton.com or 860-572-4024 with any questions.
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