Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition

Gov. Little proclaims April Financial Literacy Month in Idaho

Financial Literacy Month in Idaho officially began this morning at Governor Little's office. Thanks to our coalition members and partners for making this a terrific event, especially for our Piggy Bank Beauty Contest winners!
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/capitol-watch/gov-little-proclamation-april-financial-literacy-month/277-14c62277-3152-4ab7-95b5-bf2e01a9601d

Gov. Little proclaims April Financial Literacy Month in Idaho Little was joined by IDeal, the state's 529 College Savings Program, to designate April 2022 as Financial Literacy Month in Idaho.

Join us for the annual April Financial Literacy Month Proclamation Signing and Piggy Bank Beauty Contest Awards Ceremony next week!
April 5, 10 a.m.
Governor's Ceremonial Office- Idaho State Capitol Building

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-2022-proclamation-and-pbbc-awards-ceremony-registration-308949104087

IFLC Annual Luncheon and Elections

Just a reminder to RSVP for our annual luncheon.

If you have ever thought about volunteering for the IFLC, now is an amazing time to get involved! We are seeking President Elect and Secretary candidates.

Please email [email protected] if interested!

IFLC Annual Luncheon and Elections We are so excited to host our first in-person member meeting of the year! This meeting is also our Annual Business Meeting Luncheon. A complimentary lunch buffet will be served to all Coalition members who attend.  We will be voting on winners for the 2022 Piggy Bank Beauty Contest and electing a...

IFLC Annual Luncheon and Elections

IFLC Annual Luncheon and Elections - https://mailchi.mp/aaee1fb9be1a/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-6801397

IFLC Annual Luncheon and Elections We are so excited to host our first in-person member meeting of the year! This meeting is also our Annual Business Meeting Luncheon. A complimentary lunch buffet will be served to all Coalition members who attend.  We will be voting on winners for the 2022 Piggy Bank Beauty Contest and electing a...

March 16, 2022 IFLC Annual Luncheon

Be sure to join us next week for our Annual Business Meeting! Enjoy a complimentary lunch at Wahooz Galaxy Event Center.

Wednesday, March 16
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

We will be voting on our favorite piggy banks and electing our next President-Elect.

We are still looking for President-Elect candidates! If you are interested, please email President Angie Phillips at [email protected] ASAP!

Please RSVP with this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-16-2022-iflc-annual-luncheon-registration-295391643357

March 16, 2022 IFLC Annual Luncheon Please join us for the next Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Annual Business Meeting Luncheon Looking forward to seeing you!

Attention teens! Be sure to check out this free Young Women and Leadership conference next week.

The 4th annual Young Women and leadership event will be hosted Tuesday, March 15, 2022 starting at 4:00 pm MST and conclude around 6:00 pm MST. Pivoting to an after-hours virtual event, students will hear from one keynote speaker and a panel discussion with Idaho teen leaders.

Click the link to learn more and register: https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-andruscenter/young-women-and-leadership/

We are once again holding our 12th annual Piggy Bank Beauty Contest with a chance to win a $150 IDeal - Idaho 529 College Savings Program savings account, and the chance meet Governor Little in April!

Intended for 3rd-6th grade children, it is a great way to promote the concept of savings to young children, make it fun, and reward the winners with a contribution to their very own 529 College Savings plan. As an added bonus, four winners are invited to meet the Governor and other dignitaries at the awards ceremony in early April, in conjunction with our annual April Financial Literacy Awareness Month Proclamation Signing.

More information and the forms are available on our website, https://idahoflc.org/piggy-bank-about/

Join us for Financial Literacy Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! If you are a Coalition member and would like to participate, please email President-Elect Luke Erickson at [email protected]. We have a few spots open still!

Looking forward to sharing our Coalition Partners efforts to promote Financial Literacy across Idaho!

Your Money, Your Goals March 2022 Training Registration

Join a free four-part webinar series to learn about the CFPB’s Your Money, Your Goals (https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/your-money-your-goals/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=OCA&utm_term=May%202021) financial empowerment and consumer protection resources. The webinars will be held on Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST.
The webinars will showcase Your Money, Your Goals tools and materials that frontline staff and volunteers use with traditionally underserved populations. This series is designed for new and experienced practitioners who would like to receive an overview of the latest resources and exchange tips and strategies for using the tools with clients.
The series will focus on content related to:
• Financial well-being
• Consumer protection
• Cash flow
• Credit
• Debt
• Savings
• Financial products
The resources will help participants answer questions such as:
• What can I do if I’m having a problem with a financial product or service?
• How do I make sure my credit report is accurate?
• How can I find a safe place to put my savings?
• How do I respond to a debt collector?
• How can I protect my identity?
These free materials are easy to use in program services and are available in print, electronic and video formats.
Webinar Details
Date: Thursdays, March 3,10,17,24, 2022
Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM Eastern Time
To register please click here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1vRL6W9WSb8xiYiRP_aljXH9ave9BGL0qW35jABfGY4et9A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Closed captioning will be available during the webinars. For reasonable accommodations, please call (202) 435-9336, (855) 233-0362, (202) 435-9742 (TTY), or email [email protected] prior to the webinar.
Email us with questions at [email protected].
Thank you,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Your Money, Your Goals March 2022 Training Registration Following completion of this form you will receive confirmation emails containing calendar invitations for the four sessions of this training series. The trainings will take place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern on March 3, 10, 17, and 24 (all Thursdays).

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Don't forget to join us at 3pm today for our January Member Meeting!
https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/94237856615
OR dial in (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 942 3785 6615

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Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder

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Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder We are looking forward to seeing everyone for our first coalition meeting of 2022! This year we hope to hold as many face-to-face meetings as possible, but due to the recent increase in Omicron cases, this month's meeting will be ZOOM only. Please see the zoom link below. To RSVP, click here. If...

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Don't forget to join us at 3pm for our November Member Meeting!

https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/94237856615

OR dial in (253) 215-8782

Meeting ID: 942 3785 6615

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Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder

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Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder We are looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2021 November Membership Meeting next week.  Please note, this will be a hybrid meeting with a face-to-face location and Zoom link. To RSVP, click here. If you have not received a copy of the September meeting minutes and would like to review t...

HUD Sponsored Webinar: Lifting Up More Families: Promoting the Child Tax Credit
https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/lifting-up-more-families-promoting-the-child-tax-credit/

IFLC Membership Group Survey September 2021

We want your feedback! Please click the link to take this survey about member involvement:
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Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder

We hope you can join us for our September 15 member meeting at 3 p.m.
To RSVP or for more information, check out our latest eNews here!
https://mailchi.mp/7c0b14713e6d/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-5331009

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder We are looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2021 September Membership Meeting next week.  Please note, this will be a Zoom-only meeting. To RSVP, click here. If you have not received a copy of the July meeting minutes and would like to review them prior to the July meeting, please email Sec...

Congratulations to IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program on celebrating 20 years! We were thrilled to join you in commemorating the occasion this morning.

Insights by IDOF Pilot: Idaho Department of WHAT?

The Idaho Department of Finance is launching a new podcast! Click the link to learn more.

Insights by IDOF Pilot: Idaho Department of WHAT? The Insights podcast communicates Department news and perspectives to aid consumers in making educated financial decisions, and to inform both industry and c...

Check out this exciting event from the Idaho Department of Finance and University of Idaho Extension Personal Finance!

The Department is excited to partner with University of Idaho Extension for the community based “Our Financial Conference” event on October 1st in Moscow. Visit the link below for further information.

https://www.finance.idaho.gov/about/press-releases/documents/2021/2021-dof-pr-our-financial-conf-moscow-oct1.pdf

IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program 20th Anniversary and Governor's Proclamation

Our partners at IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program are having an extra-special proclamation event celebrating 20-years of the IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program helping families save for education dreams! IFLC Members are encouraged to attend.

The event is this Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Governor’s ceremonial office. Room W209 in the state Capitol building.

Please join us as we:
• Award 2 - $529 scholarships
• Highlight stories and local families who have saved for 20 years
• Showcase historical achievements
• Announce upcoming enhancements
• Dedicate a time capsule and
• Commemorate the occasion with an official proclamation from Governor Brad Little
Please register or RSVP here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cket6dbbb&oeidk=a07eig87iva43cbcb81

IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program 20th Anniversary and Governor's Proclamation On behalf of the State College Savings Program Board, we invite you to this extra-special proclamation event celebrating 20-years of the IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program helping families save for education dreams.

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder

We are looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2021 July Membership Meeting next week. Please note, this will be a Zoom-only meeting.

Date: July 21, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting

https://iccu.zoom.us/j/96413710464?pwd=NytnNmRvRkhoMmk4bkRtOXQ2UldwUT09

Meeting ID: 964 1371 0464

Passcode: 595419

Our Guest Speaker will be Todd Christensen from Money Fit.

To RSVP and for more details, check out our latest eNews!

https://mailchi.mp/8cb594e81d51/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-5296814

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder We are looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2021 July Membership Meeting next week.  Please note, this will be a Zoom-only meeting. To RSVP, click here.  If you have not received a copy of the May meeting minutes and would like to review them prior to the July meeting, please email Secretary...

Hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt across the economy. Currently, there are well over 300,000 FHA borrowers who are at least 60-days delinquent on their mortgage but, have not sought help to avoid future foreclosure.

If you’re a homeowner with an FHA-insured mortgage and need assistance, visit the COVID-19 Resources page.
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/owning/covid19resources

Jump$tart Coalition: Financial Smarts for Students

Attention all Idaho K-12 teachers! Scholarship applications are now OPEN for the national Jump$tart educator conference in Washington D.C., November 6-8 2021. The Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition will be providing scholarship opportunities. To apply or get more information visit http://www.idahoflc.org/jumptart-national-educator-conference/
***There are also scholarship available through the national Jump$start organization https://www.jumpstart.org/

Jump$tart Coalition: Financial Smarts for Students Jump$tart is a national nonprofit coalition of more than 100 organizations from business, finance, academia, education, government, and other sectors, as well as a network of 51 state affiliates, which share a commitment to “financial smarts for students.”

Summer Internship-Northwest Youth Financial Education Program/Caldwell

Internship opportunity in the Treasure Valley working on youth finance education for the University of Idaho. This is not only available to UI students but is available to any enrolled student at a state funded university. Apply here: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/31004

Summer Internship-Northwest Youth Financial Education Program/Caldwell Summer Internship – Northwest Youth Financial Education Program Instructor. Working under the supervision of the Personal Finance State Specialist for University of Idaho Extension, this temporary full-time instructor will be directly involved in delivering educational games to youth, teen, and yo...

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition | Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition

Idaho K-12 teachers, this is a terrific year to attend the national Jump$tart educator conference in Washington D.C., November 6-8 2021. The Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition will be providing scholarship opportunities. To apply or get more information visit http://www.idahoflc.org/jumptart-national-educator-conference/

There are also scholarship available through the national Jump$start organization https://www.jumpstart.org/

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition | Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition A state affiliate of the JumpStart Coalition, promoting Financial Education in Idaho, with resources, speakers and events.