By Tangela M. Morgan | Development Director
With so much going on in the news these days, viewers welcome a “Bright Spot” moment when they get one. Thanks to WREG TV3, Memphis gets a chance to get some good news into the holiday mix with this segment. RISE was recently featured on this program, thanks to Shay Simon and her crew.
President and CEO Shelia Terrell along with Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center Operations Manager Karen Madlock, spoke with WREG about financial literacy and education for Memphians. The holidays tend to usher in both free spending and buyer’s remorse. RISE Memphis and its GMFEC partnership with the Shelby County Trustee Office, wish to help residents tackle spending head-on this season.
Common Cents offers area employers the opportunity to give hourly workers the gift of financial literacy and in doing so increase morale, decrease absenteeism, and create greater workforce productivity. Featured classes include banking, budgeting, spending strategies and debt management. GMFEC offers one-on-one financial counseling, focused on assisting citizens with debt reduction, improving credit scores, and increasing family savings. GMFEC services are free to any adult resident of Shelby County for up to 12 months.
Tackle any of your very merry mistakes by reaching out to RISE Memphis today and turn this year's holiday hoax into next year's holiday hopes.
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