As a contract CFO and financial consultant I have noted over the years the dearth of financial literacy education there is in the public schools. To bridge this rather wide education gap here are a few resources and events in preparation of April being Financial Literacy Month. I will update and add as more become known.
Save the date of April 19, 2010 from 9-11 AM Central for the 2010 Financial Literacy and Education Summit. This is a live webcast taking place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Click the link and register now as space is limited. If you live in the Chicago area it may be possible to attend the event.
A New Financial Guidance Tool - Hello Wallet which calls itself a “money guidance service” launched recently. See the post New Tools for Financial Planning Advice on the NY Times blog “Bucks” which compares it against Mint.com and SmartMoney’s LifePlan. Hello Wallet is currently offering a free 30 day trial. Make sure to check it out and let me know how well it worked for you.
Teaching Youth Financial Literacy – Many people today would not be in the financial bind they are had they been taught basic practical money skills while in junior and senior high school. Even today the courses that do sometimes exist are electives and not requirements. Filling that gap for today’s youth is the National Youth Financial Educators Council. Visit the site for the many programs offered.
