Get Ready: April is Financial Literacy Month
March 12, 2013I always like an excuse to plan a party or event, so here’s a good reason to plan something for your workforce during the month of April. Financial Literacy Month actually evolved from Financial Literacy Day, first introduced by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) more than a decade ago, who then turned Financial Literacy Day over to the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, which expanded the day into Financial Literacy Month. During the month, schools and employers are encouraged to focus on financial literacy initiatives.
The month-long campaign ends with a Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill, which will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, from 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Cannon House Office Building and will feature an open-house exhibition of financial literacy products, programs, and initiatives by more than 60 individual participants from the business, financial, educational non-profit, trade association, academic, government, and other sectors; in addition to a free buffet lunch and the program led by Representatives Hinojosa and Stivers. This event is free and open to the public, with approximately 500 people expected to attend.
What if visiting Washington, DC is not realistic for you or your workforce? Consider hosting a contest similar to the dosomething.org/crazy “Craziest Thing I Did to Save Money” scholarship contest, sponsored by H&R Block. You can offer a money-saving prize, such as free lunch in the cafeteria for a week for the winning entry, voted on by your employees.
Contests not your thing? Then schedule an onsite workshop on money management skills or the basics of investing. Your employees will appreciate it.