Michigan Money Smart Week Events

Improve your financial literacy during Michigan Money Smart Week. 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, along with more than 100 local organizations, is holding the Fifth Annual Money Smart Week of Michigan, April 20 thru 26.  Money Smart Week was created to promote financial literacy, and in these tight economic times, every household can benefit from improving their money management skills.  Money Smart Week provides organizations an opportunity to offer financial educational programming to the public free-of-charge throughout the State of Michigan.  Catherine McClary, Washtenaw County Treasurer, is pleased to be offering three public events in Washtenaw County during this Money Smart Week.

Money Smart Workshop:  April 19
Do you need to improve your budgeting skills?  Need help getting out of debt?  Are you getting behind with your mortgage?  This valuable free seminar is being held on Saturday, April 19, at the UAW Local 849 Hall, 454 Chidester, in Ypsilanti.  Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary is partnering with the University of Michigan Credit Union and Washtenaw County MSU Extension for this event.  This free seminar includes breakfast starting at 8:00am, and will run until 12:30pm.  To register, please contact Terry Jones at MSU Extension:  734-222-3943. 

Money Smart Brown Bag Lunches
Washtenaw County Treasurer  Catherine McClary, together with Washtenaw County Professional Development, are hosting two brown bag lunches to discuss the importance of financial literacy and what we as a community can do to promote skills for thrifty living.  Bring your lunch; drinks & desserts will be provided.  Please contact Washtenaw County Professional Development Coordinator Linda Wicks (734-222-6565) to reserve your seat now!    
Tuesday, April 22, 12pm-1pm, 200 North Main, Lower Level Conference Room
Wednesday, April 23, 12pm-1pm, 555 Towner, Room 107
  
Questions?  Contact the Washtenaw County Treasurer’s Office at 222-6600~