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Financial Literacy Resources

APRIL is Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy month in the United States. Here are some current resources for teachers, learners and program staff to explore in establishing financial awareness.

Reminder: The Money Conference: Rebounding from a Recession
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - A project of Treasurer Tim Cahill
http://www.themoneyconference.com/
This is the FREE conference presented by Treasurer Tim Cahill in conjunction with the YWCA.
The Conference will focus on money management, planning for college, life after college, retirement, and investment strategies for all ages, racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds, and levels of financial knowledge.

FDIC Money Smart
Registration is now open for a free FDIC Money Smart Train-the-Trainer event on Tuesday, May 7, 2009 in Boston.

The event will be held at Freedom House in Dorchester and sponsored by Mt. Washington Bank. For more information, view the flyer   .

Understanding the need to plan
http://www.financialliteracymonth.com/30Steps/Step30.aspx
This web-site, sponsored by Money Management International, gives 30 tips for success on the road to financial wellness. A good site for consumers to use independently, there are printable worksheets for budgeting and understanding debt reduction. This site could be used in the computer lab as a lesson on understanding personal finance.

Common Security Clubs
http://commonsecurityclub.org/index.php

Learn about a new national initiative to help people come together to prepare for economic change in uncertain times. A possible project for student leadership groups this website explains the purpose and provides the tools for starting a club.