Money Smart Week will be in the Chicagoland area April 21 - April 28, 2012. There will also be Money Smart Weeks in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Texas and other states.
Here are some of Chicago’s Saturday, April 21st events: There are hundreds more events listed on the Chicago Federal Reserve’s Money Smart Week website. www.chicagofed.org/webpages/education/msw/index.cfm
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
How to Raise a Money Smart Child
Sponsors: n/a
Details: This presentation will illustrate why it is vital to impress financial responsibility on children. Also discusses establishing a college savings goal.
URL: www.skokielibrary.info
Phone: (847) 673-3733
Contact: Skokie Public Library Reference Desk (847) 673-3733 askref@skokielibrary.info
RSVP By Date: 04/20/2012
9:00 am - 12:00 am
Craft Supply Swap
Sponsors: Morton Grove Department of Family and Senior Services
Details: Donate your leftover craft supplies and pick up items for your future creative projects. Suggested donation for admission is one can or box of food.
Where: American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Contact: Nancy Brothers (847) 929-5122 nbrother@webrary.org
9:00 am - 12:00 am
How to Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA
Sponsors: Harper College
Details: A hands on workshop on how to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online.
Where: Harper College, Building Y, Room Y203, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Contact: Fredia Martin (847) 925-6701 fmartin1@harpercolleg.edu
RSVP to: Cindy Zimmer (847) 925-6490 czimmer@harpercollege.edu
RSVP By Date: 04/13/2012
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Identity Theft and Shred Event
Sponsors: Standard Bank and Trust Company Evergreen Park Branch, Standard Bank and Trust Company Oak Lawn Branches
Details: Learn the facts about identity theft, bring your documents to be shredded on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Where: Standard Bank and Trust Company, 10635 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, IL 60617
Contact: Maria Cantu-Dougala (866) 499-2265 ext. 61610 maria.dougala@standardbanks.com
RSVP to: Erica Oganovich (773) 375-8700 ext. 62526 erica.oganvich@standardbanks.com
RSVP By Date: 04/20/2012
10:00 am - 11:30 am
A Woman's Guide to Money Matters
Sponsors: Edward Jones
Details: How to develop a budget, save for retirement and education, transition through divorce and other life events.
Where: Logan Square Public Library, 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Contact: Khloe Karova (773) 384-4925 khloe.karova@edwardjones.com
RSVP By Date: 04/20/2012
10:00 am - 12:00 am
El Seguro Social y su Retiro. Social Security and Your Retirement.
Presented in: English, Spanish
Sponsors: St. Pius Church and Educate Financial Services
Details: Como usar el Seguro Social y sus ahorros para que su dinero dure. How to use Social Security and your savings to make your money last.
Where: St. Pius Church, 1919 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
Contact: Rey Vega (773) 403-3118 rey@educatefs.com
RSVP By Date: 04/19/2012
10:00 am - 11:30 am
El Seguro Social y su Retiro. Social Security and Your Retirement.
Presented in: English, Spanish
Sponsors: The National Museum of Mexican Art, St. Pius Church, St. Francis of Assisi Church, The Resurrection Project, Educate Financial Services, Sierra Financial Group Ltd, Eighteenth Street Development Corp.
Details: Como usar el Seguro Social y sus ahorros para que su dinero dure. How to use Social Security and your savings to make your money last.
Where: The National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL 60608
Contact: Rey Vega (773) 403-3118 rey@educatefs.com
RSVP By Date: 02/19/2012
