Financial Empowerment Center

Elevate your money management

Schedule your appointment now by calling 615.748.3620 or clicking on one of the buttons below to complete the online form.

Walk-ins are not accepted.

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Free financial counseling services are offered through the Financial Empowerment Center.

Counseling is available in English and Spanish with access to language and interpretation services in most languages.

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      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I met with Suzanne and left with so much helpful information. She helped me formulate a plan for my finances moving forward, which eased a great amount of anxiety and stress for me. Financial accessibility for appointments here are huge!
     
   Mary Sheffield Akers 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with the Nashville FEC has been wonderful! First, it is easy to make an initial appointment by going online to select a date and time. I have been working with Ralph and he's great and he listens. The free legacy planning service would have cost me money and time I may not have had if I was not able to meet over the phone or on a Zoom call. It is definitely worth the investment in speaking to someone with the knowledge to assist you in navigating the things you may not know you need for your family and your family's future.
     
   Alena Lopez 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Has helped me cope and figure things out! Great resource!
     
   Pamela Morton 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claudia has been instrumental in the development of financial literacy- by finding resources and creating structure. Very grateful for her service!
     
   Olivia Shaw 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They helped me get our wills done for free.
     
   Scott Gillihan 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m so grateful for the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center and all the support they give to the community. Claudia has guided me so well the past couple months! My financial growth has been very significant and I already have paid off so much debt. My boyfriend has even signed up for this service and we both feel really good for taking this step together. Thank you all for everything and can’t wait to work towards more financial freedom! I highly recommend this service! 10/10
     
   Hizareth Linares 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claudia was my counselor. I cannot underscore how helpful she was! She looks at the whole picture and addresses things head on….but with so much kindness and compassion. I am so grateful for the opportunity to receive this financial counseling!
     
   Miriam Speyer 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional experience with Tierra Fuller @ FEC. They provided a high level of expertise in helping me restructure my personal finances. The process was transparent, judgment-free, and incredibly effective. I now have a clear budget and a sustainable savings plan in place. Five stars for their professionalism and results-driven approach.  For anyone looking to take control of their financial future and stop feeling overwhelmed by the numbers, I cannot recommend FEC highly enough. Their guidance is a total game-changer.
     
   Lisa Simmons 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great resource! I highly recommend it. Working with Ralph has been a positive experience and a huge help.
     
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Rebuilding and Empowering

The Nashville Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) offers no-cost one-on-one financial counseling to residents in the Greater Nashville region. All are welcome!

What We do: Guiding You Toward Financial Freedom

Becoming financially empowered means you can save for an emergency, purchase a car or a home, get a degree to improve your wages, or start a small business. Whether you are in chronic financial trouble, an unexpected crisis arises, or you just want to make sure you are on the right track, individualized counseling can move you toward greater financial stability.

Meeting with our financial counselors can help you:

Plan for your future
Legacy planning
Establish or improve credit
Manage debt
Create a budget
Increase savings
Maximize cashflow

Also our initiatives: Moving Men Forward and RESET. Moving Men Forward helps break down financial barriers and uplift men of color in Davidson County. The RESET program, “Raising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving,” includes financial empowerment counseling for older adults, along with benefit enrollment assistance, and referral to supplement income opportunities. Learn more with their RESET Impact Report.

Latest News

Launch of Moving Men Forward with Wells Fargo, Office of the Mayor of Metro Nashville-Davidson County, and community partners: Room in the Inn, Project Return, Goodwill, and Operation Stand Down.

FEC team at the RESET launch along with Mayor Freddie O’Connell and program partners: AgeWell Middle Tennessee, FiftyForward, NeedLink Nashville, and the TN Justice Center.

Our FEC received a visit from FEC Jackson, our neighbors in West Tennessee. The teams enjoyed a day of collaboration, brainstorming, and training.

Who We Are.

A partnership of the Mayor’s Office and United Way of Greater Nashville, the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center helps people move from a state of instability to a state of empowerment with new savings habits, higher credit scores and lower debt burdens. Since opening its doors in 2013, the Nashville FEC has helped 11,890 clients reduce their debt by $39+ million and increase their savings by $7.4+ million.

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