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Treasurer Fitzpatrick Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month
Treasurer
Fitzpatrick Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
today kicked off Financial Literacy Month announcing plans to promote financial
best practices as well as state savings programs throughout April. Financial
Literacy Month is intended to recognize and promote healthy financial habits. Treasurer Fitzpatrick will give a variety of presentations, traveling
across the state discussing steps Missourians can take to improve their
financial habits. Additionally, the Office will provide tips and useful
resources on its social media platforms.
“Today may be April Fool’s Day, but financial literacy is no joke,”
Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “Across the country more and more individuals are not
saving for the future. We must start important conversations about the need for
saving, planning, and understanding personal financial health. I am looking
forward to visiting Missourians across the state to highlight this issue and
encourage making smart financial choices now.” The Treasurer’s Office administers two savings programs—MOST 529, the state’s education
savings plan, and MO ABLE, a savings
program for people with disabilities. Additionally, the Office administers
Missouri FIRST, the state’s linked deposit program which works with eligible
financial institutions to provide low interest loans to small businesses and
the agriculture community. The Financial Literacy
Portal on the Treasurer’s Office website provides useful information about finance-related
topics including credit, investing, and budgeting. ###