Celebrating Financial Literacy Month
| Posted in News, Financial Education
It’s National Financial Literacy Month! In 2004, the Senate passed Resolution 316, which officially declared April as National Financial Literacy Month in an effort to highlight the importance of financial awareness and to help teach Americans how to maintain healthy financial habits.
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is defined as the possession of skills that allow an individual to make informed and effective decisions regarding their financial accounts. Being financially literate can help tremendously with making major life decisions, such as saving money for retirement and avoiding high levels of debt. Recent trends that are stressing the importance of financial literacy are as follows:
- Consumers having more complex options when it comes to their money.
- Longer life expectancy.
- Changing environments and advanced technology.
Money Smart Week
Money Smart Week is April 10 - 17 this year; it is an initiative led by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to help consumers better manage their personal finances. To register for Money Smart Week virtual events, search on the Money Smart Week Events page.
National Exchange Bank & Trust celebrates National Financial Literacy Month by supporting several programs that promote financial responsibility and awareness. We support Money Smart Week, participate in Teach Children to Save Day, and host a free Shred Day for customers and members of the community.
Teach Children to Save Day
Teach Children to Save Day is Thursday, April 22, and was established to stress the importance of teaching the nation’s youth about saving money. If you or someone you know is interested in partnering with us in our financial education efforts, please contact us for a Teach Children to Save Day lesson – presentations do not have to be on Teach Children to Save Day, they can be anytime throughout the school year.
Shred Day
Shred Day is being hosted at multiple offices on various dates this year. This community event is an opportunity to dispose of documents that contain confidential and personal information. Documents will be shredded on-site by a firm that specializes in secure shredding and information management solutions. Only paper, non-business items may be shredded.
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with NEBAT
So, who’s ready to become financially savvy? National Exchange Bank & Trust is here to help every step of the way. For more information on National Financial Literacy Month, Money Smart Week, Teach Children to Save Day or Shred Day, please get in touch.
