Closing the Financial Literacy Gap in Underserved Communities
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It’s Financial Literacy Month! This week we’ll discuss how financial literacy can make a difference for underserved communities.
Topic: Closing the Financial Literacy Gap in Underserved Communities
When: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include NFCC; Barbara O’Neill: Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, AFC® and Owner/CEO, MoneyTalk; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Paulina Likos: Investing Reporter at U.S. News; Patrina Dixon: Personal Finance Expert and Author, It’$ My Money; Rahkim Sabree: Finance Coach and Author, “Financially Irresponsible”; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Jorrell Bland: Client Services Manager, Mitlin Financial; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- How can financial literacy have a positive impact in underserved communities?
- What are the barriers to accessing financial education in underserved communities?
- How can lack of financial education cause underserved communities to pay more for financial services?
- How can people without internet access find resources for financial education?
- What role do schools play in teaching underserved students about money?
- Why is it important for high schools to offer classes about personal finance?
- How can financial education classes prepare college students for graduation?
- How does financial education help you achieve financial security?
- How can being financially literate have a positive impact your health?
- How does exposure to financial literacy impact future generations?
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