FinWell Hub

Some companies find loopholes to hold onto money owed to consumers, like sending prepaid credit cards with inactivity fees. My team worked with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to ban this practice in Illinois and won our fight in 2019. We’re always ready to stand up on behalf of consumers. Learn how in this week’s newsletter.

Fighting for You and Your Money - https://mailchi.mp/illinoistreasurer.gov/fighting-for-you-and-your-money

Parents want the best for their children and that includes financial education. FinWell Hub can help you with money skills, so you can more confidently talk to your children about money. Create a free account today: illinoistreasurer.enrich.org

20% of parents ‘think social media is better at teaching children about money’ Santander UK, which released the findings, said financial education is a ‘key priority’ for the bank.

The Berenstain Bears' "Dollars and Sense" recently helped Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs introduce money to kiddos at the Independence Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

Did you know? By age 3, kids can grasp basic money concepts. By age 7, many of their money habits are already set. Research shows when children acquire an early understanding about how to manage money, it pays back in dividends.

We know it’s important to reach kids and families in their communities, that is why the Treasurer's Office hosts Money Minded Story Time at local libraries for children ages 3-5. Story books are a wonderful way to introduce new topics to children and create opportunities for money conversations at home. Families, educators, and librarians alike can find reading lists, discussion guides, and activity packets for children of all ages here: https://www.illinoistreasurer.gov/Financial_Education/Money_Minded_Illinois
Chicago Public Library Independence Branch, Chicago Public Library

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"Dollars and Sense" Story Time with Treasurer Michael Frerichs at Independence Library Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently read the Berenstain Bears' "Dollars and Sense" to kiddos, parents, and grandparents at the Independence Br...