GED Testing: 2002 Series Closeout
Monday, April 1
10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT
Join Diane Vaccari, GED Testing Program Manager, Florida Department of Education, and Pam Thompson, E-Government Consultant, for a webinar exploring the resources available to Florida libraries to help your patrons who have not yet completed the test.
Register here.
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Trends and Issues in E-Government Services
Tuesday, April 9
2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
Join Pam Thompson and the E-Government Workgroup to discuss delivery of E-Government services in Florida libraries. April will feature a demo of Career Transitions, the newest FEL resource.
Register for the online meeting.
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Webinar Recordings
Did you miss the Veterans' Resources Webinar on January 23? You can access the recording of this and other Division online meetings and webinars here.
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Improving Women's Financial Literacy & Capabilities Globally
Wednesday, April 17 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc. co-host this seventh annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit. The program brings together international financial literacy experts to address potential solutions to improving women's financial literacy and capabilities globally. Additional information and registration for this free online summit can be found here. |
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Become Money Smart!
April 20-27
Money Smart Week @ your library is a national initiative between the American Library Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to provide financial literacy programming to help patrons better manage their personal finances.
Register your library as a partner here.
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Greetings!
This month's newsletter focuses on resources that you can use to create financial literacy programming for your patrons in preparation for Financial Literacy Month.
Please let me know if I can help you with your efforts, and don't forget to share your ideas and resources on the Project Compass Florida website.
Pam Thompson
850.245.6633
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Money Smart Week @ Your Libr ary
April 20-27
Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. It is designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies, and the media.
For the third year, the American Library Association (ALA) has partnered with the bank to stress the importance of financial literacy through Money Smart Week @ Your Library. This program was developed to inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Resources and programming ideas are for all demographics and income levels and cover all facets of personal finance from establishing a budget to first time home buying to estate planning.
Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement, Piggy Bank Primer for the Family, and Couponing for Beginners are just a few examples the wide variety of financial literacy programs libraries are providing. Programming ideas from Florida and other states can be found by searching the Event page on the Money Smart Week at Your Library site. |
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Smart Investing @ Your Library
Smart Investing @ Your Library is a grant-funded program developed collaboratively by the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The program addresses the growing need for unbiased financial and investor education at the grassroots level.
Since its launch in 2007, participating libraries have helped people find the information they need to improve their financial decisions.
Developed by innovative librarians during tough financial times, the website's tools are patron-tested, practical, and free to help start a financial education program at your library soon.
Examples of the learning materials available include Home Equity Advisor for older middle and lower income homeowners, Love Your Money for college students and Gen i Revolution to help high school and middle school students learn about personal finance skills. |
SaveAndInvest.org
SaveAndInvest.org is a free, unbiased resource that your patrons can use to assess their financial health. Through easy-to-use tools and resources, SaveAndInvest.org helps them make informed financial decisions and arms them with the information to protect against investment fraud.
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Money As You Grow
Money as You Grow, developed by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, provides 20 essential, age-appropriate financial lessons, with corresponding activities kids need to know as they grow. Written in down-to-earth language for children and their families, Money as You Grow will help equip kids with the knowledge they need to live fiscally fit lives.
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AARP Money Matters Tip Sheets
The site is divided into sections that include investing, managing assets, saving and planning, housing, and Social Security.
AARP's Money Web pages provide information on budgets, debt, taxes, scams, fraud, saving, and investing. |
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MyMoney.Gov
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.
Whether patrons are buying a home, balancing a checkbook, or investing in a 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help them maximize their financial decisions.
The site organizes financial education help from over 20 different Federal agencies and bureaus websites in one place. Content is organized by Life Events, My Resources, and by specific hands-on Tools, all designed to help make smart financial choices. Popular topics are also highlighted. |
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Can You Help?
Is your library planning financial literacy programming or do you have a favorite financial literacy resource? Send your information to Pam Thompson at pam.thompson@dos.myflorida.com to be included in the next newsletter. |
This program is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services. |
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