Promoting financial education through the Delaware Money School
The times, they are a changin’.
We live in the economic shadow of corporate scandals like Enron & WorldCom, and in an age of under-funded pension plans.
One of the toughest challenges out there facing everyday citizens is how to survive in the new economy.
Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell believes the future lies in financial literacy.
That’s why he’s supported programs like the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals – especially those of low and moderate income – become equipped with the tools to get their financial lives in order so that they can be self-sufficient and enjoy financial well-being over time.
One of the ways the DFLI accomplishes this mission is through the Delaware Money School. Visit their website or better yet, register to take some of their more than 90 free classes statewide, all of which are taught by volunteer analysts, financial planners, and other financial professionals.
Here are two upcoming events that are geared towards small businesses & entrepreneurs:
Name: Strategic Goal Setting for Business
Description: This course will go over the S.M.A.R.T. approach to goal setting for those who are in the process of starting their own small business. Existing small business owners who are considering changing their focus would also benefit from attending.
Date: Tues., Aug. 2
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Greenwood Library
Instructor: Kristen Lynch, YWCA
Total Seats Available: 30
Name: Using Your Talents & Skills to Increase Your Income Description: With today’s struggling economy, many people are looking for ways to increase their income. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or someone looking to supplement income from your current job, turning your talents and time into profits is not as hard as it may seem. This workshop will help you determine if entrepreneurship is right for you, which talents and skills that you possess could be turned into a profitable venture and what steps you need to take to get started.
Date: Tues., Aug. 16
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Newark Library
Instructor: Evelyn Baldwin, YWCA of NCC
Total Seats Available: 40
Thanks to Larry D. Sullivan, Esq. for bringing the Delaware Money School to my attention is his post on the Delaware Law Office blog.