Build your path to financial wellness.
NNS & BayPort have partnered to help you make smarter money moves so you can be financially wise for life!
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.
How does it work?
Over two weeks every quarter, SHIPs will host events aimed at improving your financial health—and you can get paid to do it! Sounds like a win.
VIRTUAL
Participants receive a $5 gift card after attending the 12pm financial education workshop.
LOCAL BREWERY
Meet us 4pm at Coastal Fermentory and get a free beer ticket (1 per person 21+)
This quarter's topics...
Don’t let your score fall with the temps
Learn what does and does not impact your score, good credit habits, and more.
Shop like a pro this holiday season
Get the tips you need to manage your expenses and shop like a pro this holiday season.
Financial bingo night
Test your financial smarts with a friendly game of bingo and a drink on us at a local brewery.
Meet Belinda! Your guide along this year-long journey.
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, as well as 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 has 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.
Upcoming workshops
Over $15,000 in prizes!
Each quarter, three (3) 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.
More free financial tools...
Play Zogo. Earn rewards.
As part of our commitment to financial education, we’ve introduced Zogo! A fun and engaging way to up your financial literacy. Download the app, play through short modules, and earn gift cards from favorite brands. Use access code: BAYPORT
Helpful worksheets
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)
