Press release issued April 21st
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/news/press/money-smart-week-2017
Week-long focus on financial education aims to help residents increase their financial capability
Olympia – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Washington residents Money Smart Week Washington 2017 starts tomorrow, April 22. Governor Inslee proclaimed April 22-29 as Money Smart Week in Washington. The week, part of a national campaign coordinated by the Chicago Federal Reserve, is a week focused on increasing financial capability by access financial education.
Events are being hosted throughout Washington on topics ranging from the how to avoid identity theft to estate planning. To find one near you, visit the Washington Money Smart Week calendar.
DFI is pleased to partner with the Jump$tart Washington Coalition again this year to promote Reading Days as part of Money Smart Week Washington 2017. (Note: These events are closed to the public. If you are a member of the media, you must contact the school for permission to attend.)
2017 Jump$tart Money Smart Week Reading Days:
April 18, Lowell Elementary, April Barker, Bellingham Councilwoman
April 21, West Hills STEM Academy, Patty Lent, Bremerton Mayor
April 23, LP Brown Elementary, Tracy Godat, Financial Education Public Private Partnership (FEPPP) Chief Administration Officer
April 27, Moorlands Elementary, James McNeil, Bothell Councilman
April 28, Pioneer Elementary, Linda Jekel, DFI Director of Credit Unions Division
May 3, Tumwater Hill Elementary, Tracy Godat, Financial Education Public Private Partnership (FEPPP) Chief Administration Officer
May 3, Tumwater Hill Elementary, Duane Davidson, Washington Treasurer
TBD, West Seattle High School
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