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The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy has set a new goal to increase financial education in our nation’s classrooms 25 percent by the end of 2025. This exciting new initiative dubbed “Project Groundswell” plans to enlist the help of parents, family members, educators, volunteers…

Wednesday, February 13, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, Hamilton, MT Money is a very difficult topic for all ages to discuss and causes an immense amount of stress. Learning about your (or your client’s) money profile can alleviate some of this stress. Syble Solomon is the creator…

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…

In 2018, the MFEC collaborated with First Interstate BancSystem Foundation to create a 2019 calendar. The photos contained in the calendar were derived from submissions to First Interstate Bank’s 11th Piggy Bank contest. First Interstate Bank branches ran the piggy bank contest in conjunction with Financial…

January 2019 The Montana Department of Revenue has an important message to anyone filing Montana income tax returns for the first time: Keep your mailing address current with the department. Otherwise, your state income tax refund could get delayed. Nearly everyone who worked in Montana…

MFEC is offering two scholarships for Montana Teachers (PreK-12) to attend the Jump$tart National Educator Conference, November 3-5, 2018 in Cleveland, OH. Click here for more details and to apply. 

Registration is now open for the 2018 MFEC Conference, “Financial Education MATTERS!” The conference is April 3rd at the GranTree Inn in Bozeman, MT.  Click here to register and here for more information.

You’ve made the decision to relocate, found an apartment or house and now it’s time to start the rental or purchasing process. One of the most important things a lender or management company looks at is your credit score. Do you know yours? If not,…

MFEC is offering two scholarships for Montana Teachers (PreK-12) to attend the Jump$tart National Educator Conference, November 3-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C.   What, When and Where? This conference, November 3-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C., offers classroom educators an opportunity to see, learn about, and try…

Announcing the Montana Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2017 State Leadership Conference – Creating Change Around the World!  This year’s conference will be in Billings, MT March 19-21. In addition to competing, meeting new friends, and enhancing Leadership Skills, this year’s conference promises to…