"Importance of Credit & Borrowing Basics" Next Topic in Heidrea for Heroes Success Readiness Seminar

CANTON, Mass. - Sept. 22, 2016 - PRLog -- Heidrea for Heroes, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to military men and women facing challenges and hurdles after transitioning back to civilian life, announced that the next topic in its Success Readiness Seminar Series will be the "Importance of Credit and Borrowing Basics."  The seminar, part of a free seminar series designed for veterans and their spouses looking to learn valuable information on managing their personal finances, will be held on Tuesday, October 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, Mass.

"Importance of Credit and Borrowing Basics" will be led by Matilda Volpicelli, assistant vice president and branch manager for the Bank of Canton.  She will explain why maintaining good credit is key to personal financial success, as well as offer tips about credit reports.  The seminar will review the basics with regard to different types of loans and help veterans and their spouses understand the difference between secured and unsecured loans.  The seminar will also go over how to build and repair credit history, how to identify credit repair scams, the consequences of identity theft, and how to guard against it.

Future seminars will focus on "Saving for College" (Tuesday, October 25, 6-7:30 p.m., Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, Mass.) and "Saving for Retirement" (Tuesday, November 15, 6-7:30 p.m., Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, Mass.).

Veterans and military spouses of all ages are welcome, and can sign up for as many sessions as they would like.  To register, or for additional information, please  call 774-773-3951.  Free pizza will be provided.

Heidrea for Heroes is grateful for the funding of this series through an Operations Money Wise Financial Education Opportunity Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Treasurer's Office of Economic Empowerment, and is pleased to partner with Massasoit Community College on this initiative.

About Heidrea for Heroes, Inc.

Heidrea for Heroes was founded by Marine Corps veterans and small business owners/partners Jesse Brown and Mathew Mastroianni, who are also partners in a telecommunications firm. Both, as veterans, understand the issues of transition from military to civilian life – and they have formed this non-profit organization to provide vital support services to veterans. With offices in Plymouth's Cordage Park, they seek volunteers and investors to help them realize their dream; they recently received a $40,000 donation from the New England Wireless Association. Heidrea for Heroes provides adaptive home and vehicle modifications, wheelchair ramps, mobility equipment, and individualized veteran/family support that aim to inspire and motivate veterans and families to move forward through transitions. Heidrea for Heroes has an application process for veterans in need of assistance and welcomes Massachusetts veterans of any age to submit. Applications and more information about the organization can be found by calling 774-773-3951.  Family/friends of veterans can also inquire or apply on their behalf. Heidrea for Heroes maintains offices at 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 224, Plymouth, MA 02360.