Sep 5, 2024 · Learn how to become involved with National Financial Literacy Month. Since 2003, US legislators have designated the month of April for financial literacy.

Apr 1, 2021 · The Financial Literacy Month was first recognized in the U.S.A in April 2004. This was done to highlight the importance of being financially literate and to make people learn about the ways and techniques that can help them in becoming financially smart.

This April, the ABA Foundation is celebrating National Financial Literacy Month to recognize successes, and offer resources, to promote financial literacy across our communities.

Apr 30, 2024 · On April 17, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced proclamations promoting financial literacy and Financial Capability Month. These announcements underscore the need for effective and equitable access to financial education on the federal level.

Learn about National Financial Literacy Month (April) and participate. All resources provided complimentary by the National Financial Educators Council.

Apr 16, 2024 · We celebrate Financial Literacy Month because better financial awareness leads to better personal and national economic health. Initiatives launched during this month aim to help individuals from various backgrounds improve their ability to manage finances, from everyday budgeting to long-term investments.

Today, organizations across the country conduct events and initiatives to promote the importance of financial literacy and the need for effective financial education. The highlight of Jump$tart’s own Financial Literacy Month activities is our annual awards program.

April is Financial Literacy Month, and a great time to talk about consumer protection information that helps people avoid losing money to scammers. Federal Trade Commission data show people reported losing more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark.