Information from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
Financial Education Blog
Financial education news and updates from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
Homeownership Month
June, 26, 2024
Buying a home is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. We have some great resources that can make your biggest purchase a little less scary. The Washington State Housing Finance Commision: Steps to getting started: Attend a free Homebuyer Education...
$10 Billion Reasons
June, 12, 2024
If we were to tell you that $10 billion dollars were lost to fraud last year, would you believe us? Well, it’s the sad truth based on the FTC data indicating Americans lost $10 billion in 2023 to fraud. It can be hard to even begin to fathom that amount of money, but we are using this shocking news...
America Saves Week 2024
March, 13, 2024
Get ready for America Saves Week 2024! This year, America Saves Week will take place April 8 – 12. America Saves Week was created to provide Americans the tools they need to save successfully. Sharing information on how to save, set financial goals, and create a plan are essential in...
DFI's Financial Education & Outreach Update
March, 06, 2024
Outreach has been off to a busy start this year already! We are seeing more requests for financial education presentations - from senior centers, community organizations and area high schools to educational conferences and other state agencies. We are excited to be strengthening partnerships...