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CFLM April 2008
How to help promote financial literacy:
- Post a link to www.dfi.ca.gov/CFLM/2008 to your Web site.
- Ask organizations and businesses in your community to post a link to the CFLM Web site.
- Hang CFLM 2008 posters in your classroom, lobby, library, etc.
California Financial Literacy Month (CFLM) - 2008
FDIC celebrates 75 years-Seeks Best Financial Education Programs
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, FDIC announced the launch of Face Your Finances and The Chairman's Award Program. Face Your Finances informs consumers who have lost confidence in financial institutions about the safety of their insured deposits, focusing on the unbanked. The Chairman's Award Program recognizes individuals or organizations with successful financial education community outreach and highlights best practices. To nominate someone or to apply for an award, visit www.fdic.gov/anniversary.
Financial Literacy - Why? National Facts
Financial Literacy: It Pays Dividend$
April 2008 has been designated California Financial Literacy Month (CFLM) to highlight the importance of financial literacy and encourage all Californians to increase their understanding of saving, investing and credit choices.
Financial literacy empowers Californians to make wise financial decisions. California consumers face many choices which affect their financial future. Every day, consumers conduct some type of financial transaction requiring a well-informed and educated decision: reconciling credit card statements; securing affordable financing for a new or used car; saving for their children's college education and retirement; starting a family business or realizing the American dream of homeownership.
We encourage you to use the resources on this site to enhance financial literacy. The CFLM site contains information from California state departments and agencies, as well as federal agencies and non-profit and advocacy organizations. The Outreach Activities and Toolkit section provides ideas on how you can get involved in your community along with materials to help you promote California Financial Literacy Month, including a Gubernatorial Proclamation, downloadable web banners and buttons, printable posters, sample press releases, letters to the Editor and PSAs.
Thank you for your commitment to financial literacy!
For additional information on CFLM, please email cflm@dfi.ca.gov.
Financial Literacy Resources
PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION
- CFLM Governor Proclamation 2008 (Adobe PDF)
- The ABCs of Credit Card Finance (ABCs) - free credit card literacy program for high schools
- 2008 CFLM Events and Photos
- Consumer Outreach Events
- Financial Education Directory - "Financial topics from A-Z"
- Financial Education Programs (Adobe PDF)
- Financial Literacy News - news clips and press release (January 2008 - Current)
- Financial Literacy Legislation
- Financial Literacy Reading
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND TOOLKIT
- California Jump$tart Coalition
- National Teach Children to Save Day - April 29, 2008
- National Credit Union Youth Week TM - April 20 - 26, 2008
Consumer Calculators
Find out how much can you save if you divide your monthly mortgage payment from one payment to two bi-monthly payments. How much interest will you pay overtime if you make only the minimum required payment on your credit card bill. Forecast the real cost of buying and owning a car. And other calculators to help you make informed financial decisions.
Department of Corporation - Education and Outreach - Calculators