WAVE YPN: Your Credit, Your Power - How Scores Affect Borrowing

Description

Join the WAVE Young Professionals Network for their November event, Your Credit, Your Power - How Scores Affect Borrowing -  at the Northland Arboretum on Tuesday, November 11 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM!

Money doesn’t have to be intimidating—and understanding it is one of the smartest investments you can make in yourself. At our November WAVE event, workshop leader Nicole Pfeffer of Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union will help you break down Credit Reports and Interest Rates—showing exactly how your score affects your borrowing power for loans. Walk away knowing what influences your score and how small changes today can save you big tomorrow.

This event is FREE for WAVE Members. Guests are $25.

Key Takeaways

• Your credit score affects what you pay for money — higher score, lower rates, more savings.
• Even small interest rate changes can cost or save thousands over time.
• Credit scores reflect habits like on-time payments and low balances.
• Small, consistent actions build stronger credit.
• Knowing how credit works = power to make smarter money moves.
  
  

Hands-On Simulation: The Loan Cost Comparison Game

In this hands-on activity, you’ll see exactly how your credit score can change what you pay for the same loan. Working in small groups, you’ll plug in real loan scenarios and compare the total cost between a high score and a low one—it’s eye-opening how fast those numbers add up! You’ll leave with quick tips (and a QR code) to check your own score and start improving it right away. Real numbers, real impact, real-life money moves.

Schedule

8:30 – 9:00 AM // Check-in, breakfast, introductions, ice-breaker
9:00 – 10:15 AM // Nicole Pfeffer to speak on financial literacy
10:15 – 10:30 AM // Raffle prizes

Workshop Leader // Meet Nicole Pfeffer

My career in the financial industry started back in 2001. Since that time I have had the privilege of learning many roles such as teller, consumer loan officer, loan processor as well as a mortgage lender. I started with Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union in 2016 as our Alexandria Branch Manager and in 2023 I was able to take my 20+ years of experience into our community outreach department to help others not only learn about financial topics but to also help them one-on-one with their finances. I enjoy interacting with people in every financial stage, school-age kids to adults and senior citizens. When I am not talking about financial literacy, you will find me enjoying all the wonderful lakes and trails that the Midwest has to offer!

What is WAVE Young Professionals Network?
WAVE YPN is a NEW networking and professional development program for individuals aged 18-39 in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This program is organized by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and led by a team of young individuals representing a wide variety of industries across our community.

Thank You Sponsors!
WAVE is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Become a sponsor and view sponsor benefits on our website.