Money Smart Week Comes to Indiana; Educate Yourself on Financial Matters

 
 
At a time when many Americans have more questions than answers regarding financial matters, a campaign called “Money Smart Week” comes to Indiana this week, spearheaded by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Martha Henn, Indiana’s Money Smart Week chair, said more than 100 events will take place across the state to cover a variety of topics from simple budgeting to having enough insurance, even understanding Social Security benefits.

“A lot of social services providers, neighborhood centers, youth groups, churches and so forth, will reach out to their populations to do some good financial education,” said Henn.

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Money Smart Week at Knox Library

Henry F. Schricker Library
Henry F. Schricker Library
It’s Money Smart Week at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox.

On Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m., Emlee H. Smith, Esq. from CFE Enforcement Division of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will discuss the resources available when researching investment decisions. You will learn how to understand the risks, knowing the fees and avoiding fraud. Later that day, Smith will include ten key messages every investor should know from taking control of your finances, setting goals, educating yourself about the market place and potential risks and fraud.

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