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Treasurer Fitzpatrick Kicks off Financial Literacy Month with New Resources for Missourians
Jefferson City, MO –Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
today recognized April as Financial Literacy Month, a month dedicated to
promoting the importance of financial literacy and financial education. The Treasurer kicked off the month
by announcing that new free resources for Missourians are now available on the
Financial Literacy Portal. These engaging resources include helpful and concise
articles on a variety of financial topics as well as longer, more in-depth
courses. Topics include budgeting, retirement, taxes, buying a home, and more. The
new Financial Wellness Initiative is made possible through a partnership with
the National Association of State Treasurers and Enrich. “Over the past two years, we’ve
witnessed the pandemic impact not just our daily lives but also our finances. Despite
massive economic stimulus programs being administered by the federal government,
household
debt is on the rise; and as result of unprecedented federal spending, continuing
inflation means household income is failing to keep up with the overall cost of
living. This is why it is more important than ever to provide Missourians access
to resources to help them navigate the world of personal finance and plan for
their financial future,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “Our Financial Literacy
Portal is a great tool to do just that. I encourage all Missourians to visit
and work towards their financial goals. ” Additionally, in partnership
with Sallie Mae and the MOST 529 team, the Treasurer’s Office will host a free webinar
focused on providing information about saving for college and finding
scholarship opportunities. The free virtual event will take place on Tuesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. Those who
wish to participate can register here. Missouri is leading the way when
it comes to financial literacy. The Nation’s Report Card on Financial Literacy
found that only five states—Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Utah, and
Virginia—received
an A for requiring personal finance education from kindergarten through grade 12
and as a requirement for high school graduation. The Financial Literacy Portal
can be accessed here: https://treasurer.mo.gov/financial-literacy/.
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