Finfe$t Wealth and Health Empowerment Event to be Hosted by Black-Owned Financial Empowerment Movement, Local Sorority, and National Sponsors

Nationwide — dfree® FINFE$T, the highly anticipated, free financial and health empowerment event for the family is back! Hosted by Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., Chairman of the dfree® Global Foundation, Inc., and CEO of Corporate Community Connections Inc., this year’s event promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever.Set for Nov. 9, 2024, at Long Branch Middle School, the theme for this year, “Wealth Protected by Health,” emphasizes the critical link between financial independence and physical well-being. With more than 1,000 attendees expected, dfree® FINFE$T will primarily serve African-American, Hispanic, and Portuguese-speaking communities. Research shows that the racial wealth gap is projected to reduce the median Black household’s wealth to $0 by 2053 and the median Latino household’s wealth by 2073. When combined with major healthcare disparities, these trends present a serious risk to long-term financial security and the well-being of entire communities. This year’s theme directly addresses these challenges by providing real-time resources to improve financial literacy and health outcomes, empowering individuals and families for generations.Prudential Financial, a long-time sponsor, will provide expert financial advisors to assist attendees.RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic healthcare system in New Jersey, will offer more than eight free health screenings,...