Montana Financial Education Coalition
Learn MoreConsumer Financial Protection Bureau Publications: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has developed a wide range of financial management publications: credit, money management, mortgages, savings. The publications are offered in English and Spanish. http://promotions.usa.gov/cfpbpubs.html
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The Council for Economic Education is the leading organization in the United States that focuses on the economic and financial education of students from kindergarten through high school. CEE trains educators to teach young people the fourth “R”—a real-world understanding of economics and personal finance—so that they will be able to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, citizens, and participants in the global economy. Each year CEE’s programs reach more than 55,000 teachers and approximately 5 million students.
Stand Down for US Military Veterans is a series of events to combat homelessness among our Veterans. The goal for the Stand Down is to reach out to homeless Veterans, Veterans who are imminent of homelessness, as well as those who are low income. The Stand Down will include surplus gear (sleeping bags, boots, etc.), haircuts, VA service providers, community vendors, a meal and will also feature a Veterans Job Fair bringing local employers together to meet with Veterans needing or seeking reemployment. This event is open to Veterans, Active-Guard-Reserve personnel, and immediate family members or caregivers with escort. Attendees should be prepared to provide proof of service in one of the Uniformed Services.
How to get involved with a Stand Down in your area:
For more information (how to become a vendor, employer, service provider, volunteer) or to refer a Veteran, please contact:
Terry Stephens, HCHV Outreach Specialist ~ 406-447-6045
“As a US Army Combat Veteran, I am thankful for your support of my fellow Veterans. I look forward to working with you.”
The best way to prevent homelessness is not let it happen in the first place.
| Upcoming Stand Down Contacts and Dates | ||||||
| City | Date | Location | Contact | Phone | ||
| Helena | September 6, 2013 | Gateway Center 1710 National Ave | Terry Stephens | 406-447-6045 | ||
| Hamilton | September 14, 2013 | TBD | Daniel Mayer | 406-360-5435 | ||
| Poplar | September 14, 2013 | Fort Peck Tribal Cultural Center | Dan Hutchinson | 406-653-6326 | ||
| Great Falls | September 26,27,28, 2013 | Montana Expo Park | Rodger McConnell | 406-799-6709 | ||
| Libby | October 5 & 6, 2013 | Armory 1004 Treasure Ave | Alan Erickson | 406-756-7304 | ||
| Fort Belknap | October 18, 2013 | TBD | Buck Richardson | 406-439-6331 | ||
| Crow Reservation | October 25 & 26, 2013 | TBD | Buck Richardson | 406-439-6331 | ||
The 2014 MFEC Statewide Conference and Resource Fair will host the TODAY Show’s Jean Chatzky as the Keynote Presenter. Ms. Chatzky is AARP’s Financial Ambassador, a best-selling author, an award-winning personal finance journalist, finance editor for NBC’s TODAY show, and the host of Money Matters with Jean Chatzky on RLTV.
WHEN: April 28 and 29, 2014
WHERE: Helena’s Red Lion Colonial Hotel
Visit the conference website for more information & to register.
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Want to take charge of your own finances and reach your goals? Just pick your age group and get started! Whether you want to build your credit, your investments, or your own small business; invest in the market, a home, or higher education; shop for a loan, buy a car, or open your first bank accounts, the Hands on Banking program offers all the basic money tools, skills, and information you need. The site has a course for military, seniors, entrepreneurship, adults, young adults, teens and kids. The site also has mobile courses. The lessons for school-aged children are aligned with national and state educational standards for economics, financial literacy, mathematics, and English language arts, making it easy to integrate the Hands on Banking program into the classroom. There is a link for instructional sources. http://www.handsonbanking.org/en/
“Financial Security for a Lifetime” – featuring The TODAY Show’s Jean Chatzky!
Conference Dates:
April 28, 5:00 pm: Free Reception and Resource Fair Opening Remarks from Montana Lt. Governor Angela McLean and Keynote from Gene Natali, author of The Missing Semester, a personal finance primer for young adults
April 29, 8:00am-5:00pm: Conference and Resource Fair
7:00 am Free Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 11:30am Free Conference Keynote by Jean Chatzky General Session Addresses by Monica Lindeen, Montana’s CSI and Montana Attorney General Tim Fox Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Marsha Goetting, MSU: Greatest Challenges to Achieving Financial Security for a Lifetime Featuring panelists Jean Chatzky, Matt Dale, Montana Office of Consumer Protection, Lynne Egan, Deputy CSI, Melanie Hall, Montana Banking Commissioner
11:45am-5:00pm Paid Conference Luncheon Keynote with Carroll College Professor Belle Marie: Understanding Financial Literacy Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Digging deeper into workable financial solutions for young adults, women, military, and protecting against fraud 2014 Mini Grant awards for YOUR financial literacy projects
Check out the agenda As if you needed another reason to register. Really.
Click here to register In case you’re one of few that haven’t yet.
“It’s never too late to make changes to improve one’s financial outlook. It’s never too early to start financial education.” – 2014 MFEC Conference Attendee
Those that attended the 2014 MFEC Conference walked away with a wealth of knowledge they can put to use right away.
Thank you to Lieutenant Governor Angela McLean for kicking off the event, and impressing upon us that increased financial capacity is integral to our future.
Speakers Gene Natali, Jean Chatzky, and Belle Marie shared personal finance strategies for every stage: from teaching school-aged kids and engaging young adults to building wealth and protecting against fraud. We heard from elected officials Tim Fox, State of Montana Attorney General and Monica Lindeen, State of Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance.
We heard a panel of experts including Jean Chatzky, NBC Today Show Financial Editor & AARP Financial Ambassador; Matt Dale, State of Montana Office of Consumer Protection, DOJ; Lynne Egan, State of Montana Deputy Securities Commissioner, CSI; and Melanie Hall, State of Montana Banking Commissioner. Together they fielded tough questions from MSU Extension’s own Dr. Marsha Goetting, and painted a picture of Montanans’ financial future. Afternoon breakout sessions offered a chance to delve deeper into nine specific financial arenas with recognized experts.
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This event was possible only through the partnership of generous sponsors. Thank you.
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The Montana Financial Education Coalition is proud to promote local efforts to expand financial education across our state. We hope that through this mini-grant organizations will be able to implement activities in their communities with an emphasis on Financial Literacy Awareness.
The mini-grants are to augment your existing activities or implement a new strategy or program. We ask that each organization receiving a mini-grant provide a synopsis of the impact the mini-grant had on their program and community. We would love pictures of activities, participants and program materials as well, which will both showcase your efforts and grow the program.
| Why was the Federal Reserve formed 100 years ago? Are you curious about the evolution of the Fed’s roles and responsibilities over time? Ever wonder how the Federal Reserve Bank cities were chosen? What exactly does the Federal Reserve Act say about the Fed’s roles in areas like monetary policy, discount window lending, and banking supervision? And what part does the Helena Branch play in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve? For answers to these questions and more, join Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Niel Willardson at the Helena Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on August 5 for an educational presentation on the Federal Reserve Act in commemoration of the Fed’s Centennial.
Click here for a sneak preview of Niel’s presentation. Prior to Niel’s presentation at 7:00 pm, there is an optional building tour: 6:00 pm Building Tour Participants will view the Bank’s collection of Montana art, enjoy historical exhibits and will also visit the Cash area. While the Cash department will not be operational at this time, the tour concludes with an informative video of the Cash operations. |
August 5 7:00 pm Register here |
| The event is free, but seating is limited. Those interested in attending must register for the event. Walk-in visitors will not be accepted. Doors for the event will open at 5:45 pm. If you plan to attend the tour, please arrive by 6:00 pm. | |
As states wrestle with financial literacy requirements for graduation, a recent staff working paper from the Federal Reserve concludes financial education WORKS. http://1.usa.gov/1qCIz6M
