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 […]
Making Earned Income Tax Credit work for you
Tax season is upon us and understanding how income tax credits work can be confusing. Let’s cover some of the basic credits here. Earned Income Tax Credit For the last 40 years, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) made life better for millions of workers. This credit helps low to moderate-income workers and families get a […]
Save as a Family
Saving money is a valuable skill for all of us to learn. Families that save together offer the opportunity for children to learn about money in general and why savings is important even at a young age. It helps the whole family be engaged in saving for family and individual goals. It is also a […]