40% of Americans
could not come up with $400 to cover an emergency expense, or would do so by borrowing money or selling something, according to the Federal Reserve Board.
50% of Americans
have no money saved for retirement, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Over 30 Free Classes
Financial Empowerment Coalition Partners come together each April to offer over 30 Free financial education classes each year.
April is National Financial Literacy Month. In the St. Louis region we celebrate this as Money Smart Month. Since 2012 coalition partners and volunteers have worked collaboratively to conduct more than 35 free classes, seminars and events each April, promoting financial education topics such as: budgeting and saving, building credit, getting out of debt, home buying, planning for retirement, estate planning, insurance, paying for college, raising “money smart” kids and small business development. Click on the green calendar icon or this link to see all of the free classes and events. There is something for everyone!
The Money Smart Kids Essay Contest is Open!
Click on the link below to learn more about the Money Smart Kids essay contest.