September 
Money Smart Monthly Activities
Want to gain financial knowledge, feel more confident and financially secure?
We have enrolled 174 students in one-on-one financial coaching at the partner colleges (BFIT, BHCC and RCC) in the last eighteen months. See how Stephanie and Jerimyah describe the impact of the coaching on their financial futures below.
*(Currently offering free coaching for Boston residents only).
We have delivered more than 124 financial workshops/webinars and we have engaged more than one thousand students across the three partner colleges (BFIT, BHCC and RCC) in the last eighteen months. 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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Spending Plan 101: How to Make a Budget
This webinar will help you to create a spending plan that you can stick with so that you can achieve your financial goals.
Beyond Credit: More Than Just a Score
This webinar will help you to identify financial strategies to build, improve, and maintain your credit.
Saving Tips to Benefit your Financial Future
This webinar will help you to create or adjust your current spending habits.

One-on-One Financial Coaching
Our financial coaching sets you up to succeed in college and achieve your financial goals.

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
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 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. Jerimyah has been part of the CCCBI program since May 2020. He and our financial coach, Julie Demusz, working together, reviewed his financial circumstances and discussed his goals: 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.”
Lear more about Stephanie and Jerimyah and how working with the CCCBI has impacted their financial future here.
Questions, comments, or concerns?