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Financial Education Month (October 2009) Events

Gov. Deval Patrick named October Financial Education Month in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Financial Education Project and its partners have scheduled a series of events to help bring financial information and tips to families in the Commonwealth.

Here are some events scheduled this month:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14
Event: Family Financial Skills: New Thinking in today’s “do-it-yourself” financial environment
Time: 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Where: 1 Seaport Lane, Boston
This event is hosted by MassINC and the FDIC. Thomas J. Curry, the Director of the FDIC, will give the keynote address, and a panel discussion will be moderated by Barbara Rehm, Editor of American Banker.
For more information, visit www.fdic.gov or www.massinc.org.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Event: Get Smart about Credit
The Get Smart about Credit program connects bankers with students and young adults to help them to develop a stronger understanding of credit and how to use it responsibly. This is an annual event where bankers visit local classrooms to share with students the “credit facts of life.” Bankers from across Massachusetts will be reaching out to schools and other organizations to teach students and others about the smart use of credit. Click here for more information, including finding a list of participating Massachusetts banks.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Event: Financial Education Summit
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: New England Room
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
600 Atlantic Ave., Boston
Hosted by the Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative, this even is an opportunity for community-based organizations, financial institutions and public officials to share ideas and network in order to streamline financial education. The program will include an open discussion about policy and program proposals, information on current programs, and an update on the Collaborative. To register, visit www.massassets.org/MFEC, create an account, and then register for the event.