Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition

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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...

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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.

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder

Reminder: today is our May Membership Meeting!
Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Idaho Central Credit Union Administration – Eagle View Landing
1111 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID 83642
5th Floor- Conference Room

For those of you who prefer to meet virtually, you may join us using the following Zoom meeting info:

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

OR dial in (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 942 3785 6615

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder We are looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2021 May Membership Meeting next week.  Please note, this will be our first in-person meeting in over a year!  Date: May 19, 2021 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Idaho Central Credit Union Administration – Eagle View Landing

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder

Join us next week for our May Membership Meeting!
Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Idaho Central Credit Union Administration – Eagle View Landing
1111 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID 83642
5th Floor- Conference Room

For those of you who prefer to meet virtually, you may join us using the following Zoom meeting info:

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

OR dial in (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 942 3785 6615

https://mailchi.mp/bb2454415e73/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-4940458

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Updates and Meeting Reminder We are looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2021 May Membership Meeting next week.  Please note, this will be our first in-person meeting in over a year!  Date: May 19, 2021 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Idaho Central Credit Union Administration – Eagle View Landing

[04/22/21]   Great tip from the Idaho Department of Finance!

We had a great Financial Literacy Month Proclamation Signing with Governor Little last week. The event was a fun celebration of our Piggy Bank Beauty Contest winners and boosting awareness of the importance of financial literacy in Idaho! Thanks to our partners for attending. IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program Idaho Department of Finance Mountain America Credit Union University of Idaho Extension Personal Finance Idaho Central Credit Union
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/idaho/idaho-governor-brad-little-proclaims-april-as-financial-literacy-month/article_f7ff6a44-9892-11eb-989b-8bbda70efdb5.html

Proclamation Signing and Piggy Bank Beauty Contest Awards Ceremony

IFLC Members are invited to attend April's Proclamation Signing and Piggy Bank Beauty Contest! Please note, due to the 50 person limit on gatherings in Boise, we are asking only one representative from each member organization attend at this time. Thank you in advance! Please click to RSVP so we know how many to expect.

Thursday, April 8
10:00 a.m.
Idaho State Capitol, Jefferson Auditorium

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proclamation-signing-and-piggy-bank-beauty-contest-awards-ceremony-tickets-149607328547

Proclamation Signing and Piggy Bank Beauty Contest Awards Ceremony IFLC will be hosting a proclamation signing declaring April as Financial Literacy Month, and awarding the Piggy Bank Beauty Contest winners.

Congratulations to our 2021 Piggy Bank Beauty Contest winners! Conlin Alzheimer, Most Creative; Porter Rice, Celebrity Look a Like; and Savannah Ginestar, Prettiest! Winners will receive a $75 college savings account from IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program!

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Annual Business Meeting

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Annual Business Meeting tomorrow at 1 p.m. Here is the Zoom meeting info:

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

OR dial in (253) 215-8782

Meeting ID: 942 3785 6615

We will be voting on the Piggy Bank contest winners and holding our Board Elections virtually during the meeting.

https://mailchi.mp/e6a84306bf6c/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-4930765?e=[UNIQID]

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Annual Business Meeting We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at our virtual Annual Business Meeting!  Reminder: the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, at 1 p.m.  Click here to RSVP.  Here is the Zoom meeting info:

Real Money, Real Families: Should kids buy whatever they want?

https://idahofamilymagazine.com/real-money-real-families-should-kids-buy-whatever-they-want/

Real Money, Real Families: Should kids buy whatever they want? By Luke Erickson When my kids earn money we divide it into three categories for saving, sharing, and spending. With their spending money we usually try to give them some guidance along the way, while

Check out and register for this April 9th event for financial professionals and community members in the state of Idaho. Hosted by Karen Richel of University of Idaho Extension. See details at the link below.
https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/latah/family-finance/conference

News and Reminders from Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition

Be sure to check out our latest newsletter for news about our upcoming March Annual Business Meeting! And to stay up-to-date on IFLC news, please subscribe to our mailing list if you haven't already. https://mailchi.mp/7f62e3894ea9/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-4927433

News and Reminders from Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition We hope you have all had a great start to 2021. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next Member Meeting! The Board has decided to continue to host our meetings virtually in a Zoom call, including the March Annual Business Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, at 1 p....

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Be sure to get your piggy banks entered in our Piggy Bank Beauty Contest! http://www.idahoflc.org/piggy-bank-about/

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.

Thank you to our Coalition members for joining us today to talk about the importance of Financial Literacy! IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program University of Idaho Extension Personal Finance Mountain America Credit Union Idaho Central Credit Union Idaho Department of Finance

It's Idaho Financial Literacy Day at the Capitol! We're on the 2nd floor rotunda taking about financial education with local lawmakers! Stop by and say hi if you can. Thanks to our members for being here IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program Idaho Department of Finance University of Idaho Extension Personal Finance Mountain America Credit Union Idaho Central Credit Union

It's Idaho Financial Literacy Day at the Capitol! We're on the 2nd floor rotunda taking about financial education with local lawmakers! Stop by and say hi if you can. Thanks to our members for being here IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program Idaho Department of Finance University of Idaho Extension Personal Finance Mountain America Credit Union Idaho Central Credit Union

News and Reminders from Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition

Check out our latest newsletter!

We still have a few spots open for Idaho Financial Literacy Day at the Capitol next Wednesday, February 24, from 8 a.m. to noon on the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Capitol building. Anyone interested in participating can email [email protected]. First come, first serve, subject to availability!
https://mailchi.mp/4a5f3549acbb/financial-education-news-and-notes-in-idaho-4926205

News and Reminders from Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition We hope you have all had a great start to 2021. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next Member Meeting! The Board has decided to continue to host our meetings virtually in a Zoom call, including the March Annual Business Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, at 1 p....

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition holds 11th annual Piggy Bank Beauty contest

A big Thank You to CBS 2 Boise for your help sharing the word about the Piggy Bank Beauty Contest! https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-financial-coalition-holds-11th-annual-piggy-bank-beauty-contest

Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition holds 11th annual Piggy Bank Beauty contest The Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition is holding its 11th annual Piggy Bank Beauty contest. The contest allows kids to decorate piggy banks. This year's categories include funniest, prettiest, most creative, and celebrity look-alike. "So the Piggy Bank Beauty Contest is for 3rd to 6th graders and y...

Don't ignore your credit score! It's important for future loans, and also insurance rates, and even employment opportunities!

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Don't forget, it's Piggy Bank Beauty Contest time!

The Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition is holding our annual Piggy Bank Beauty Contest, with a chance to win a $75 IDeal College Savings account, AND (hopefully) the chance meet Governor Little in April.

The Coalition has run this contest for 11 years running now. Intended for 3rd-6th grade age children, it is a great way to promote the concept of savings to young children, make it fun, and reward the winners with a scholarship for their very own 529 College Savings plan. As an added bonus, four winners are invited to the Governor’s office to meet the Governor and other dignitaries at the awards ceremony, which is held early in April in conjunction with our annual April Financial Literacy Awareness Month Proclamation Signing (subject to whether in-person events are permitted in April).

Please help spread the word to parents, teachers or youth groups that work with 3rd-6th graders.

The contest coincides with America Saves Week, which this year is February 22nd-26th. However, we are accepting Piggy Banks at all Idaho Mountain America Credit Union locations anytime starting NOW!

This information and the forms are also available on our website, www.idahoflc.org.

Here are some free classroom activity worksheets parents and teachers could consider using to tie into the piggy bank activity:

https://www.education.com/resources/third-grade/money-math/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/sponsored-content/18-19/regions/lesson-4-spending-saving-and--giving-how-to-use-your-money/
https://www.scholastic.com/regions/pdf/RegionsYR2-StudentWorksheet4_3-5.pdf
http://www.idahoflc.org/piggy-bank-about/

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.