National Financial Literacy Month (FLM) occurs every April. It was created to help and encourage people across the U.S. develop good financial habits. Below are some ideas that you can share to help promote FLM in your area.
Get customers started by directing them to the Council for Economic Education to learn about FLM’s history and scope. Direct them toward the many resources offered on Illinois workNet.
Throughout the month, Illinois workNet will be posting events related to Financial Literacy Month. IwN has have also updated several articles relating to good financial habits that can be shared with customer. Follow the links below to read them:
· 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!
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