Budget For Your Bank

If you haven’t had a chance to attend any of the Money Smart Week events yet, there are still a few days left to attend a few and learn something new! We still have two Budget For Your Bank Activities scheduled this week in Thurston and Clark Counties.  


Bring the kids in and they will get to decorate a piggy bank of their choosing, but they have to work for it. Each child will receive a $10.00 “income” when they come in, along with a budgeting worksheet that lists all the different options at the Piggy Bank Store. There are numerous piggy bank and décor sticker options all listed at different prices. Kids can then choose their piggy bank/sticker combinations but they must stay within their $10.00 budget. For those kids who save at least 10% of their income, there is a Super Saver Prize.
If you have any questions about the Budget for Your Bank Event, you can contact Katrina Roy at Katrina.roy@dfi.wa.gov. The event is free and recommended for kids elementary school aged.



Details for the next two Budget For Your Bank Activities:

Friday April 29th

Vancouver Community Library

901 C Street
Vancouver, WA 98660

10:30-11:30 A.M.

Friday April 29th

Lacey Timberland Library

500 College St SE

Lacey, WA 98503

4:00-5:00 P.M.

Thinking Money: Save, Invest and Protect Yourself from Fraud Seminar

Financial Capability Month is upon us! Join the experts from AARP, FINRA, the SEC, the Offices of the Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of State, and the Washington State Department of Financial institutions on April 26^th from 9:00 AM-2:15 PM for a free consumer education seminar.  

The seminar will cover:

• How behavioral biases and emotions impact your financial decisions
• Ways to make your money last
• How to spot the red flags in financial scams
• Steps you can take to achieve greater financial security

Space is limited so register early!

Call toll-free (877) 926-8300 or register online at

http://aarp.cvent.com/ThinkingMoneyWA

Resource of the Week: Paying for College

Deciding how to pay for a college is one of the major financial decisions that many people make in their lifetime. There are many options out there, and making wise financial decisions is important.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has put together some tools and resources to help you make good decisions regarding paying for college.

On the CFPB website you’ll find information about:

• Student loans
• Student banking
• Comparing financial aid offers
• And repaying student loan debt

Visit the website at http://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/

Sponsorship for Three Washington Educators to Attend the National Jump$tart Educators Conference

Here’s a great opportunity for Washington teachers:

Jump$tart Washington will be sponsoring three teachers to attend the National Jump$tart Educators Conference in Los Angeles November 8-10, 2014.

The Jump$tart Coalition National Educator Conference is the only national conference for classroom teachers dedicated to personal finance education in the classroom. Each year, the conference provides PreK-12 educators with financial education resources, personal and professional development, access to a nation-wide network of colleagues, and general support for financial education.

Jump$tart Washington will be covering the expenses (airfare and the conference fee which includes meals and hotel) of three qualified and motivated educators.

How to Apply
To apply for sponsorship, fill out the application linked below and submit it by September 12.

Sponsorship Application (Word)

About the National Jump$tart Educators Conference

Assessing Scholarship and Student Loan Funds

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a consumer advisory for students expecting to receive scholarship and student loan proceeds onto – what appears to be – a school-endorsed debit card.

Many college students, especially those enrolled in community colleges or who live off-campus, receive scholarships, grants, and student loans that are for more than the cost of their tuition. These funds help them pay rent, get to and from school, and cover other costs, like textbooks. Many schools work with third-party financial companies to disburse these funds directly to students.

New Financial Aid Shopping Sheet from Obama Administration

The Obama Administration today released the final version of the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet—an individualized standard financial aid award letter that will help students and families understand the costs of college before making the final decision on where to enroll.

The Shopping Sheet is the culmination of a joint effort between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education to provide individuals with critical information about their financial decision to attend college in a clear, concise, and standardized format that facilitates easy comparisons across institutions.