FICO’s Credit Empowerment Program

Lead financial education in your community

Lead workshops. Build credit knowledge. Support your community.

Bring FICO credit education to your classroom with Banzai

Looking for classroom-ready lessons? FICO now directs educators to Banzai for interactive lessons, teacher resources, and professional development.

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Score A Better Future® is grateful to have worked with so many amazing organizations across the nation.

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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

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

Since 2018, Score A Better Future has helped consumers Score Higher and Dream Bigger by improving financial literacy through expert-led workshops, Banzai's simulation-based curriculum, and personalized credit and financial counseling. SABF brings together FICO, government officials, consumer advocates, financial institutions, and non-profits to make a real difference in communities.

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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