Washington Financial Literacy Month

Governor Chris Gregoire has declared April 2009 as Financial Literacy Month. The Governor is calling on organizations to join together to conduct educational events in schools and communities to illustrate the importance of personal financial ownership.

View our financial literacy month events calendar to see how organizations are answering the Governor's call.

Financial Education In Washington

• Education & Resources
  Resources compiled by DFI to help you manage your money during tough times.
• Who's Doing What
  What organizations across Washington are doing to educate individuals about finances.
• Events & Classes
  Financial literacy month events and free money management classes across Washington.
• How to Help
  Volunteer opportunities and how you can help promote the importance of financial literacy.
• For the Media
  Information for the media.

Surviving Tough Times

• Managing Your Money During Tough Times
  Resources compiled by DFI to help you manage your money during tough times.
• Free Taking Charge in Tough Times Events
  DFI is teaming up with AARP and several other organizations
• Olympia Economic Survival Fair
  On April 04, the Economic Survival Fair will provide options for alleviating the devastating financial impact on individuals and families.
• Yakima How to Avoid Financial Crisis in Troubled Times
  On March 17, the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Yakima Valley will host a class on how to avoid financial crisis in troubled times.
• Tough Times - Rising Above the Financial Crisis (En Español)
  A special video series by KCTS with tips and information on how to rise above the financial crisis.