Chicago Public Library continues its free series of Money Smart® financial literacy programs designed to help patrons understand the business of money, gain control of their finances and learn practical money skills for life. Money Smart® programs are presented year-round in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and its partners at library locations throughout the city. February 2017 Money Smart® programs:

Thursday. February 16 at noon
Harold Washington Library Center
Video Theater, lower level
Savings Fitness Workshop
Presented by the Employee Benefits Security Administration, US Department of Labor
Planning for a secure retirement can be challenging, but the sooner you start, the easier it will be. Join us as Ann-Marie F. Hartline, Senior Benefits Advisor, presents ways to increase your financial fitness and save for retirement, including making the most of employer-based retirement savings plans. Our Savings Fitness workshop starts you on the way to setting goals and putting your retirement high on the list of personal priorities

Thursday, February 23 at noon
Harold Washington Library Center
Video Theater, lower level
Investing in a New Era
Presented by the Financial Planning Association of Illinois
Ed Gjertsen II, CFP® discusses what individuals need to know about their money with the change in national leadership.

Tuesday, February 28 at noon
Harold Washington Library Center
Video Theater, lower level
As part of Chicago Public Library’s commitment to nurture learning for patrons of all ages it offers programs and services to build economic literacy, including programs designed to promote understanding of financial, legal, healthcare and citizenship topics held in partnership with community groups, financial institutions, government agencies and schools. For a complete listing of financial literacy programs held at the Chicago Public Library, please visit chipublib.org/FinancialLit or call (312) 747-8184.