Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed April 2024 as financial capability month in Washington state to highlight the value of quality financial education.
Proclamation from Gov. Jay Inslee
Tips for Improving Your Financial Capability
Financial capability month is a great opportunity to take some steps to improve your financial capability. Here are some steps you can take.
Save for Emergencies
Most financial experts recommend that you have 3-6 months of living expenses saved for emergencies.
Saving for emergencies.
Pull Your Credit Report
Pull your credit report once a year to make sure the information is accurate and you are not a victim of identity theft.
www.annualcreditreport.com
Improve Your Credit Score
Raising your credit score gives you access to better loans and more affordable interest rates.
Tips on how to raise your credit score
Save and Invest in Your Future
Explore retirement options offered by your workplace and/or meet with a certified financial planner about other investing options.
Investor.gov.
Resources for Teaching Personal Finance
April is also a great time to teach our children about personal finance. Below are some resources for educators and parents.
Money Savvy Kids Videos
A series of videos that teach kids the money basic of save, spend, donate, and invest.
Money Savvy Kids videos
Financial Fun Clusters
At home and in classroom resources for grades K-12.
Financial fun clusters: grades K-12
Curriculum and Activities
Financial literacy curriculum and activities for educators.
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership