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Participate in the Money and Mindset seminar by Jason Vitug of Phroogal! Starts at 2:30pm on June 24 in Missoula at the Governor’s Room, 111 N. Higgins. Missoula area credit unions are sponsoring pit-stop #24 on Phroogal’s 30 cities in 30 days nationwide tour, zigzagging across…

On January 29th, at 6:30pm we invite you to join Challenge Helena in the “point in time” survey in partnership with the United Way of Lewis and Clark Area. We will gather on the lower level of the Carroll College Commons (directions here), then disperse throughout…

Happy New year!  We thought you’d be interested in the following article from American Banker magazine which shows that financial literacy is a key component in the success of a business. Overall, many banks are increasing financial education to bring in traditionally “unbanked or underbanked”…

The ninth annual Financial Literacy Summit co-hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc. is on April 15, 2015. This year’s program brings together international financial literacy experts to focus on improving millennials’ financial literacy using mobile technology. What: Improving Millennials’ Financial…

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  

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…

Some newly minted college graduates struggle to find work. Others accept jobs for which they feel overqualified. Student debt, meanwhile, has topped $1 trillion. It’s enough to create a wave of questions about whether a college education is still worth it. A new set of…

Who likes Free Money? 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.…

“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…

“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…