Partnerships for Elder Protection
Submitted by Rachel Brown, Montana Credit Unions for Community Development

The Elder Justice Coalition of Greater Billings was formed on March 23, 2010 when representatives from over 35 community organizations met to discuss elder exploitation and abuse. Click here to read more.

Free Tax Services Save Montanans $14.5 million Aided by Partnership Powered Website

Free tax sites across Montana helped tax payers obtain more than $14.5 million in federal tax refunds for the 2009 tax season as a result of the 14,279 tax returns it prepared, according to the IRS. Click here to learn more.

How to Remain Stable in an Unstable Economy by Jim Garnett,
submitted by Kathy Revello Kathy Revello

Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Missoula office of MSU Extension, forwards the following tips people can use to cope with the ongoing economic downturn. The tips were compiled by Jim Garnett - aka "Ask Mr. G" - member of the Institute of Financial Education Board of Educational Advisors. Click here to learn more.

Financial Stability Partnership of Yellowstone County

The Financial Stability Partnership works to build a comprehensive infrastructure of services and policies that lead to financial stability for families and individuals, by coordinating efforts and strengthening strategic partnerships. Click here to learn more.

Missoula Financial Educator's Alliance

The Missoula Financial Educator's Alliance works to empower Missoula-area residents with the financial skills they need to succeed in life. Click here to learn more.

Billings Partnership for Elder Protection

Partnerships for Elder Protection strives to prevent abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of elders aged 60 and older and adults with disabilities. Click here to learn more.

BEST Montana
Building Economic Strength Together state-wide asset building coalition

Members include those who are spearheading financial education in schools, growing awareness of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility, opening matched savings accounts (IDAs), encouraging workforce development and training opportunities, increasing access to health care and post-secondary education, protecting Montana consumers from predatory lending, and so forth. Through unity, the members have strength. Members have a greater ability to share, learn, connect and mobilize in an effort to secure the BEST for Montanans. Click here to learn more.

Student Assistance Foundation and MFEC partner to send two Montana teachers to the National Jump$tart Coalition second annual teachers conference in D.C. Click here to learn more.

High school teachers may begin registering now to participate in the 2010-11 National Financial Capability Challenge.

An update to this year's Challenge -a voluntary online test of personal financial knowledge built around a free curriculum provided by the US Treasury Department - is an improved "Teacher Toolkit," with ready-to-use lesson plans. Click here to learn more.

National Jump$tart coalition hosts a clearing house of financial education resources available nationally. Click here to learn more.

American Institute of CPAs host 360 degrees of financial literacy. A free interactive website for financial planning at all ages. Click here to learn more