Save the Date! Houston Money Week, April 9-15, 2012

Free Community Event Offers Financial Education for All Age Groups

HOUSTON, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Houston Money Week, the city's premier financial education event, kicks off on April 9, 2012!  Local businesses, nonprofits, community service organizations, financial institutions and government agencies — including the Houston Public Library, the Federal Reserve Bank–Houston Branch, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as well as many other local establishments — are collaborating on this amazing opportunity to help the citizens of Houston reach financial success.

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"This important community initiative offers individuals and families access to financial education programs and builds awareness of the need and importance of financial education," said Donald Bowers, assistant vice president for the Federal Reserve Bank–Houston Branch. "The Houston Money Week partners are excited to offer local residents the tools and resources they need to reach their financial goals, both today and in the future."

Houston Money Week offers more than 100 free, exciting programs and activities for all age groups, income levels, and financial backgrounds. This week-long event is a great opportunity to learn more about financial topics such as establishing a budget, understanding credit reports and credit scores, small business ownership, first-time home buying, estate planning, teaching kids about money and much more!

The key to long-term financial success is having the knowledge and skills to make informed and smart financial decisions. To learn more about Houston Money Week and see a schedule of events, visit HoustonMoneyWeek.org.

About Houston Money Week
Houston Money Week is an annual week-long financial education event presented by local Houston businesses, nonprofits, community service organizations, financial institutions and government agencies. The initiative offers free financial education programs and activities to individuals and families in Houston and surrounding areas. Program events and activities are inclusive for all ages, kindergarten through seniors. To learn more, visit www.houstonmoneyweek.org or contact [email protected].  

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SOURCE Houston Money Week