Join Money Smart Week® Saturday, April 9 – Saturday, April 16, 2022 for a week of financial capability campaign focused on those hardest-hit by the pandemic. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002 and celebrating its 20 Anniversary, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.
Money Smart Week 2022 Virtual Programming
Spend Smart. Eat Smart
Monday, April 11 @ 1:00 pm CT/12:00 pm MT
Presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Do you find that you are overspending on food and groceries? Or, do you want to adjust your food budget to cover other necessary bills? In this session, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will:
- Assess recommended guidelines for spending on groceries.
- Walk through user-friendly tools to help you make informed decisions on grocery purchases.
- Review planning ideas that can let you take charge of your food budget in a way that works best for your household.
Credit: Build & Improve It!
Tuesday, April 12 @ 1:00 pm CT/12:00 pm MT
Presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Is your credit keeping you from the home, car, or job of your choice? In this session, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will:
- Explain what a credit score is and how it changes.
- Introduce key steps you can take to boost your credit score.
Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options & Tools
Wednesday, April 13 @ 1:00 pm CT/12:00 MT
Presented by North West Housing Partnership
Are you thinking about buying a new home or refinancing a current home? Are you unsure how to find a reputable lender and low-risk loan? In this session, North West Housing Partnership will:
- Outline the home buying (or refinancing) process, including lending considerations.
- Explain predatory lending.
- Cover common characteristics of housing discrimination and predatory lending.
- Provide tips and tools to avoid predatory lenders.
Understanding Social Security Benefits
Thursday, April 14 @ 1:00 pm CT/12:00 pm MT
Presented by the Social Security Administration
Social Security touches the lives of every American and is a vital part of any financial plan. Securing today and tomorrow starts with being informed. In this session with the Social Security Administration you will:
- Learn the entitlement factors for retirement, spouse, ex-spouse, and survivor benefits.
- Gain an understanding of the options to start benefits at various ages and the effect of wages on them.
- Expand your knowledge of Social Security’s online tools and resources at www.ssa.gov, including applying for benefits.
However, to enhance your experience, have your Social Security statement with you.
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