This April, Illinois workNet is celebrating National Financial Literacy Month. Financial Literacy Month is an annual event that aims to teach people the importance of properly managing their finances. Throughout the month, Illinois workNet will be posting events related to Financial Literacy that will take place around the state.
Also, IwN updated several of its articles on money-related topics. Read below for tips on staying financially healthy:
· Getting Started with Money Management - Young Adults
· Saving for School
· Living with a Disability - Tips to Develop a Financial Management Plan
· Saving for and Buying a Car
· Banking and Savings 101
· Budgeting Basics
· Ways of Getting to Work
· Getting (and Staying) Out of Debt
· Repaying Student Loans
· What Kind of Financial Aid is Right for You?
· Ways to Pay for School
· Finding Affordable Child Care
· Get the Help You Need
· What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Credit Card!
If you’re interested in finding out more about Financial Literacy Month, visit the Council for Economic Education to learn about its history and scope. You can also follow IwN social media pages for updates:
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· Pinterest
· YouTube