Get Smart About Credit

a presentation by Arnishia Jordan at the LVR Fall 2007 Conference

Here is a resource to help your learner understand finances. Arnishia Jordan uses her employer’s web site to explain how to “get smart about credit.”

Topics include:

• Becoming creditworthy
• Requesting and understanding a credit report
• Budgeting
• Comparing and using credit cards
• Safeguarding personal information (identity theft)

This presentation was part of the Fall 2007 Conference held October 20, 2007 at the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester office.

About the Presenter

For almost two years, Arnishia Jordan has been Community Reinvestment Act Officer at Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Company. That means her primary role is to develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with various organizations. The Community Reinvestment Act is a federal law enacted in 1977 and intended to encourage depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

Arnishia has a BS degree in English Literature and a certified paralegal certificate, both from SUNY Brockport.

In her spare time, she said she enjoys relaxing with her six year old son. And she loves movies.

You may contact the speaker via .

Other Credits

Deanna and Jim Tiefenthal operated the video cameras and sound board. Jim, an LVR volunteer for about 10 years, introduced the speaker, did the video editing, and transferred the program to the web.