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Free education sessions. Free personalized credit counseling.

It's our mission to improve financial literacy with expert-led education sessions and access to personalized credit counseling.

Bringing it together.

Score A Better Future® brings together the combined support of FICO, legislators, consumer advocates, and non-profits to make a difference in communities where it counts.

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“I was very confident after leaving the event knowing that I have resources that will help me build my credit and [to just] maintain my finances.”

SABF Participant

Karla

“I was finally able to purchase a home in my home state, and quite honestly, I’m not really sure that I would’ve been able to do that had I not gotten the valuable information that I did from the Score A Better Future event.”

SABF Participant

Britney

Take aim at your credit goals

We host our free workshops all over the country, locally and nationally, so you can learn about your credit score directly from the experts. What are you most interested in learning about credit? Click the button below to let us know.

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Bringing success to your local community

Our goal is to help consumers — especially communities of color, first time homebuyers, millennials, those with no scores and those with less than strong credit scores — improve their understanding of FICO® Scores and their overall financial health, putting them on a sustainable path to achieving their dreams.

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of Americans think their current financial situation would improve if they had access to more personal finance resources and education.

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of Americans – including 99% of Gen Z adults – believe financial literacy is important for achieving financial stability.

What can you expect from a Score A Better Future® workshop?

FICO Scores help millions of people gain access to the credit they need to do things like get an education, buy a first home, or cover medical expenses. Score A Better Future was established in 2018 to provide consumers with the knowledge and tools needed to Score Higher and Dream Bigger. Our mission with Score A Better Future is to improve financial literacy with expert-led education workshops, simulation-based curriculum distributed through our partners at Banzai, and providing access to personalized credit and financial counseling. SABF brings together the combined support of FICO, legislators, consumer advocates, financial institutions, and non-profits to make a difference in communities where it counts.

In-Person Virtual

SABF Citi Oakland - Chinatown Branch

July 23, 2026

Oakland, CA, United States, Citibank

Join us for an engaging and informative financial literacy workshop designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to take control of your finances, make informed decisions, and plan for a secure financial future. Participants will gain insights into fundamental financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and learn about the key ingredients in your FICO® Score. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Community Action Marin, a local non-profit organization helping community members achieve their financial goals.

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