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10/30/2026

Here's the good news: your score is not your story. Our free financial coaches work right inside bank branches. We help you raise your score, pay down debt and build savings, then walk you back to the bank ready to hear yes.

Where's your credit score today, and where do you want it to be? Drop it in the comments.

Get free financial coaching ➡️ https://portal.operationhope.org/Coaching/

10/29/2026

Sometimes the difference between feeling stuck financially and moving forward is having someone in your corner. 💙

Your support helps connect individuals and families with HOPE Coaches who provide the knowledge, tools, and encouragement to help them move forward financially.

Help us pay it forward with a donation to Operation HOPE ➡️ https://operationhope.org/join-us-/donate/

Every donation helps to put a HOPE Coach within reach of a family who needs one.

10/29/2026

The conversations we have today can shape the economic opportunities of tomorrow. 💙

Registration is open for the 2026 HOPE Global Forum, returning to Atlanta December 2–3!

From financial literacy and entrepreneurship to wealth building and economic empowerment, we're bringing together voices committed to moving these conversations forward.

Join us December 2–3 in Atlanta for the 2026 HOPE Global Forum. REGISTER TODAY: ➡️ https://events-v2.jujama.com/?Eventid=jOdFM5Lv8q8%253d

10/28/2026

The conversations shaping the future of financial opportunity are getting even bigger! 💙

We’re excited to announce another round of speakers joining us at the 2026 HOPE Global Forum in Atlanta!

From business and entrepreneurship to financial literacy and economic empowerment, these leaders are bringing fresh perspectives and powerful conversations to the table.

Join us December 2–3 in Atlanta for the 2026 HOPE Global Forum. Register ➡️ https://events-v2.jujama.com/?Eventid=jOdFM5Lv8q8%253d

10/28/2026

Christmas comes on December 25 every year. So why do we keep letting it sneak up on our bank accounts? 😭🎄

You don't have to wait until December to start thinking about holiday spending.

And remember, your holiday budget isn't just gifts. Think travel, food, decorations and everything in between.

10/27/2026

How much time are we spending watching what everybody else is doing instead of working toward our own goals?

You can't make progress on something you're never giving yourself time to work on.

Join us December 2–3 in Atlanta for the 2026 HOPE Global Forum. Request to register ➡️ https://events-v2.jujama.com/?Eventid=jOdFM5Lv8q8%253d

10/27/2026

Leadership, Innovation, & Economic opportunity.

The 2026 HOPE Global Forum is bringing together voices from across industries to help move important conversations forward.

We're excited to feature Ken Chenault, Reid Hoffman and Bishop T.D. Jakes at this year's gathering in Atlanta, December 2–3.

Join us December 2–3 in Atlanta for the 2026 HOPE Global Forum. Request to register ➡️ https://events-v2.jujama.com/?Eventid=jOdFM5Lv8q8%253d

10/26/2026

The countdown to the 2026 Hope Global Forum is on!

As we prepare to gather in Atlanta on December 2–3, get ready to represent in this year's official conference merchandise and take $5 off your order with code HOPE26 through October 31!.

Shop here: https://ophope.myshopify.com/collections/hope-global-forums

10/26/2026

Financial literacy creates opportunities that extend far beyond the individual. 💙

We're proud to be featured in the NFL's Inspire Change Annual Report, highlighting our work to expand access to financial education, small business development, and economic opportunity.

When people have the resources to succeed financially, entire communities benefit.

10/23/2026

You work hard for your paycheck. But what is that paycheck helping you build?

The goal is to start seeing ownership as something for you, too.

Not sure where to begin? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our financial coaches can help you understand where you are, set your goals, and build a plan that fits your life at no cost to you.

Listen to Money & Wealth wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️

03/13/2018

According to the IRS, the average tax refund in the United States in 2016 was $3,050.

03/12/2018

Purchase that daily latte, advises financial expert Nicole Lapin. Surprised? That’s not her only unusual advice.

03/07/2018

How does my credit score affect my ability to get a mortgage loan?

12/05/2017

We invite you to celebrate 25 Days of HOPE with us as we share stories from our volunteers, partners, and clients, that exemplify the heart of our work.
We hope the impact of HOPE, told through the lives of others, inspires you to make a difference.

12/02/2017

December is finally here! With the year coming to a close, take a minute to reflect about your financial victories this year. Comment below and tell us your financial plans for the New Year!

12/01/2017

Acclaimed photojournalist, Narciso Contreras, states, “This is not just smuggling migrants. It’s a market where migrants are bought and sold on a daily basis,” Contreras says. “And detention centers serve as distribution points.”

MODERN DAY SLAVERY: Recent reports have shed light on Libya's horrific migrant slave trade. However, this is not a new issue! Read this article published by TIME a YEAR ago to understand the economics behind Libya's gruesome human trafficking market.

A hellish place of human trafficking

11/28/2017

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11/14/2017

Whether you're preparing to go to school, are currently enrolled in school, or are in your post-grad stage, knowing how to manage your student loans is key to maintaining a great credit score! Here are a couple of ways to maintain your debts, according to Essence:

Managing your student loans just got a little easier.

11/07/2017

Financial literacy just got fun thanks to CreditStacker! If you love Candy Crush and finding new ways to increase your credit score, this is the app for you:

10/26/2017

Does your credit score scare you more than ghosts and goblins? 👻 State Farm has listed five ways to improve your credit score as a part of their "Starting Today' series. Check it out below:

Simple ways on how to improve a credit score.