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Welcome to the SmartFinance Academy Webinar Hub

Explore our free, expert-led webinars to strengthen your financial skills and make informed decisions with confidence. Register for upcoming sessions or browse resources from previous webinars—each designed to address real-life financial priorities with practical guidance and trusted information.


Practical Tips from Michigan’s Top Officials to Help You Avoid Scams

Think you could spot a scam? Watch highlights from Protecting the Public: A Candid Conversation on Today’s Most Common Scams—a powerful discussion moderated by Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Michigan Assistant Attorney General Michael Hill.

Learn how scammers operate, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you’ve been targeted.

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SmartFinance Webinars

Explore our free, expert-led webinars to strengthen your financial skills and make informed decisions with confidence. Register for upcoming sessions or browse resources from previous webinars—each designed to address real-life financial priorities with practical guidance and trusted information.

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Protecting the Public: A Candid Conversation on Today’s Most Common Scams

This 90-minute panel discussion will provide an inside look at current scam tactics, empowering residents, business owners, and community leaders to stay protected.

Oct. 8, 2025 • noon
Zoom Webinar

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Debt Solutions: Practical Steps to Reduce What You Owe

This 45-minute SmartFinance Academy webinar will walk you through how to properly identify and track your debt, recognize the difference between healthy and harmful debt, and use proven tools to create a realistic plan for repayment.

Sep. 16, 2025 • noon
Zoom Webinar

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Credit Scores and Reports: Building, Protecting, and Improving Your Financial Profile

In this SmartFinance Academy webinar, Nathan Collard, PNC Mortgage Loan Officer, will guide you through how credit scores are calculated, why they matter, and how lenders use them to assess applications.

Aug. 28, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Webinar

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Own Your Own Home

This 45-minute SmartFinance Academy webinar—presented by Flagstar Bank lending expert Darlene Leaks—will walk you through the essential steps to becoming a well-informed and financially ready homebuyer.

July 31, 2025 • noon
Zoom Webinar

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The Power of Budgeting: A Blueprint for Financial Success

This 45-minute SmartFinance Academy webinar—led by Oakland County Treasurer’s Office Financial Coach Reda Nafso—will help you take control of your money, reduce financial stress, and create stability during uncertain times.

July 15, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Webinar