RUMFORD — Women, Work and Community is offering a series of free training classes, Credit Yourself, Your Way to Financial Fitness! at the Region 9 Adult Education Learning Center, 377 River Road, Mexico.

The classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28.

The classes are intended to help those who feel stuck in the credit card trap. Those attending can learn how to read a credit report, understand a credit score and gain control of their finances. Information will be presented on keeping current with shifts in the credit card and lending industry.

Those people successfully completing the class who make a financial plan will be eligible to apply for a $250 grant to help meet financial goals. Ten grants will be awarded statewide.

For more information or to register, call Janet Smith at 778-2757


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