Put Your Financial Knowledge to the Test

April 28, 2014

Did you know that the entire month of April has been designated Financial Literacy Month? The month may be coming to an end soon but that doesn’t mean that the quest to improve our own financial knowledge should ever stop. As the financial world appears to get more and more complex, the concept of financial literacy becomes increasingly important when it comes to making decisions about money. Here are some assessments you can use to test your own financial literacy: Continue reading “Put Your Financial Knowledge to the Test”

Take the America Saves Pledge

October 22, 2013

Want to win a $50 gift card? By taking the America Saves Pledge and agreeing to receive text messages with tips to help you find money to save and reminders to save for your specific goal, you will be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards during the month of October. You’ll be joining over 310,000 people who have pledged to save so far, and even if you don’t get the gift card, you will win by staying motivated to save. Continue reading “Take the America Saves Pledge”

Get Ready: April is Financial Literacy Month

March 12, 2013

I 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. Continue reading “Get Ready: April is Financial Literacy Month”