Lakeside Bank Celebrates Money Smart Week

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In honor of the 16th annual Money Smart Week, designated April 22nd – April 29th, and coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Lakeside Bank is offering a host of free activities to everyone in the communities it serves.

On Monday, April 24th, Lakeside will offer, “Protecting Your Privacy & Security: Identity Theft in Today’s Society.” Attendees will learn from experts what identity theft is, how you report it, how to get your identity back, and ways to prevent becoming a victim. Private event at Circle Urban Ministries, 118 N. Central Ave.

On Monday, April 24th, from 3:30PM-5PM, all are welcome to attend, “Money Basics for Tweens & Teens,” at the Chinese American Service League (CASL), 2141 S. Tan Ct. Geared for tweens and teens, this workshop will give a broad overview of earning, saving, investing, borrowing, and protecting your money. In English and Chinese. RSVP by April 21st to yu_zhang@caslservice.org or 312-791-0418 x 2301.

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On Tuesday, April 25th, Lakeside Bank is sponsoring “The Wealth Warriors on Youth & Investing” at John M. Smyth School, 1039 W. 13th Street. The Wealth Warriors, an elite group of the most dedicated speakers and aggressive investors in the Ujamaa Junior Investment Club (members are boys and girls ages 12-18), will share with youth the importance of saving and investing at a young age to students. Private event.

Finally, on Wednesday, April 26th, 7PM-8PM, Lakeside Bank is sponsoring, “How to Prepare for the Rising Cost of College,” at the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, 2501 W. Irving Park Road. Each year, the price of college tuition rises higher than the annual inflation rate. With these steep increases, how can college bound families afford to pay for college? Thomas J. Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will share his expertise to breakdown the cost of college, explain changes to the financial aid process and how to find scholarships. This program is designed for both parents and students to help maximize their dollar for college. RSVP by April 24th to candice@nbgc.org or 773-463-4161 ext 110.

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