NNS & BayPort have partnered to help you make smarter money moves and be financially wise for life! It pays to improve your financial health with BayPort.

Our workshops are designed to inspire, not intimidate you. Learn how to improve your credit score, pay down debt, take control of your money, and more with BayPort’s lead member financial educator.
Every quarter, SHIPs hosts events to improve your financial health and you can get paid to do it!
If your credit score has you feeling a little hot under the collar, join us for this fact-filled workshop to discuss all things credit.
Instead of robbing Peter to pay Paul, try saving for the things you want. Join us for this webinar and we’ll help you set SMART savings goals.
Test your financial smarts with a friendly game of bingo and a drink on us at a local brewery.
Belinda Aboagye, CCUFC, is BayPort’s lead Member Financial Educator & a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor by the Credit Union National Association. Belinda has dedicated over a decade to helping our community improve their financial wellness through in-person and virtual workshops and working 1:1 with community members. She holds an MBA from the University of Lynchburg & a BS in Business Management from Liberty University. Her passion & commitment have awarded BayPort the honor of being named #1 in Virginia for its adult education outreach. In addition, BayPort was named Virginia’s Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes magazine in 2021 & 2022 for member services.


In 1928, twelve shipbuilders pooled their money to form a credit union, and BayPort was born.
Each quarter, four (4) lucky folks will win $1,000 each toward paying down their debt. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from a favorite brand store for every workshop you participate in.


Budgeting and goal setting can help you reach your financial goals, but many of us don’t know where to begin. We’ve made it simple for you. Start smart by Setting SMART goals (PDF). Then, use this simple worksheet to Create your budget (PDF)