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Watch this space for upcoming events

More trainings are in the works and will be posted soon!
See the links below to catch up on all the topics we've covered in 2022 and 2021.

Love learning? Participate in our 2022 RAISE Texas Asset Builder Certification!

It is FREE and as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Attend 6 or more RAISE Texas live virtual events in 2022. (Note that the deadline is extended to December!)
2. Be logged on for at least 90% of each live virtual event to receive attendance credit. 
3. Complete the short post-training survey that is available at the end of each training.

Boost your career, enhance your financial knowledge, and receive the following benefits:
- RAISE Texas Asset Builder Certification to add to your resume;
- Free membership with RAISE Texas;
- Eligible for scholarship opportunities offered through RAISE Texas; and
- A discount to the next RAISE Texas Summit in spring 2023.  

Catch up on what we've covered this year

FinTech Products
This webinar provides a list of recommended fintech products that are available in Texas. Recording is available here and slides are here. 

Cryptocurrency 101
Cryptocurrency has gone mainstream and is starting to impact the finances of low and moderate-income Texans. A national survey from November 2021 found that 16% of low-income adults said they had owned, used, or traded in cryptocurrency, and the numbers appear to be growing quickly. Presented by RAISE Texas and the Texas Fair Lending Alliance. Recording is available here and slides are here.

Spring Statewide Financial Coaching Huddle
Topic: Coming out of COVID (event was not recorded)

Planning for Retirement
Learn the fundamentals of saving and planning for retirement and how to talk with clients, friends and family about this important topic. Sponsored by Bank of America. 
Recording, slides and resources available here. 

Lending Circles
Presentations by Kathryn Arnold, CEO of Pathfinders, and Rashidah Alshams, Project Manager for Black Women Entrepreneurs at JUST.
Slides and recording available here. 

Deep Dive into Debt + Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Presentation by Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®,FFC® and Kat Welbeck, Director of Advocacy, Student Borrower Protection Center. 
Slides, recording and additional resources available here. Thank you to our Financial Deep Dive series sponsors, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. 

Considering the Impact of the Racial Wealth Divide in Serving Your Clients
Presentation by Lillian Singh, SVP of Family Economic Opportunity at Share Our Strength.  Slides, recording and additional tools available here. This webinar is made possible by support from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. 

Deep Dive into Credit 
Presentation by Melinda Croes and Carli Cisna from Credit Builders Alliance.  Slides and recording available here.
 Our Financial Deep Dive series is made possible by support from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. 

Get Ready for Tax Season
Presentations by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, IRS, Taxpayer Advocate Service, United Way Worldwide, and Code for America. Slides and recording available here.  Sponsored by Wells Fargo. 

Recordings & resources from RAISE Texas 2021 trainings

Thank you to our 2021 Presenting Sponsor, Bank of America.