Are you ready to get money smart? Individuals plan better when introduced to financial concepts. This helps people make better choices to meet their finanacial goals. Money Smart Week is a national public education program coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Their mission is to empower people with the knowledge and skills to make better-informed personal financial decisions. This year, Money Smart Week will be observed April 15 – 21st with four virtual webinars. Consider this week as an opportunity to educate yourself in Family Budgeting, Instituciones Financieras (Financial Institutions), Debt Relief and Employer Retirement Plans.
Money Smart Week 2023 Virtual Programming
Family Budgeting
April 17 @ 1:00 -1:20 pm CT/12:00 – 12:20 pm MT
Presented by the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture
This session focuses on making a spending plan and cutting expenses. It’s important to set goals for where you want your money to take you. Motivation is important for adjusting behavior to see real results. Learn how to approach the unique needs of your family with the right budget and vision for the future.
Instituciones Financieras (Financial Institutions)
Conducted in Spanish with English captions
April 18 @ 1:00 -1:20 pm CT/12:00 – 12:20 pm MT
Presented by Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
“Las razones clave por las que debo saber más sobre las instituciones financieras (Top reasons why I need to learn more about financial institutions)”
Debt Relief
April 19 @ 1:00 -1:20 pm CT/12:00 – 12:20 pm MT
Presented by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Financial products can be complex and confusing, which often overwhelms individuals struggling with managing debt. As a result, stress and a sense of urgency leads to hastily made decisions. Consequently, this can lead to disaster when people are desperate for relief. Taking the time to make informed decisions results in a clear understanding of the products and services available. This presentation takes a closer look at popular options to affordably repay debt.
Employer Retirement Plans
April 20 @ 1:00 -1:20 pm CT/12:00 – 12:20 pm MT
Presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration
Learn about employer retirement plans and the various paths available for planning a secure financial future. Additionally, it will provide information about savings and the uncertainty of planning for a successful retirement.
In conclusion, managing personal finances can seem tricky at first. It’s easy to procrastinate on personal finance issues. Therefore, participating in Money Smart Week is a great way to learn about useful and practical, personal finance information topics. Greater financial literacy directly translates to smarter consumers, better investments, and a flourishing economy.
Will these be available to view after the original date and time? Thanks for offering these financial aids.
Recordings of all Money Smart Week 2023 events are now available at http://www.moneysmartweek.org and include options for English and Spanish captions.
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