The Chicago Public Library (CPL) joins the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Money Smart partners in hosting the Money Smart Week, April 5 – April 12, 2014. During the eight days of Money Smart Week the public will have numerous opportunities to participate in free financial literacy seminars, workshops and other programs designed to help people understand the business of money, gain control of their finances and overall wealth management. Such programs help families learn to reduce debt and provide practical money skills for life. Programs are scheduled at Library branch locations throughout the city. For a complete listing of Money Smart Week programs, visit the Library’s website at chicagopubliclibrary.org.

Be a Savvy Consumer by Having a Financial Plan of Action

Presented by Ladder Up

Learn about fixed vs. flexible expenses, savings, net vs. gross income, how to be smart with credit, what are the most common credit mistakes and other tips. Also discussed are ways to decode what advertisers want you to feel or think when it comes to spending your hard earned money! Both presentations are in Spanish.

Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m.

Little Village
2311 S. Kedzie Ave. Branch