Virtual Money Smart Week is Saturday, April 10 - Saturday, April 17.  This week-long free virtual campaign aims to help people better manage their personal finances with a focus on those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunday, April 11 @ 11:00am |  Saving

Did you know that even a very modest savings cushion can be associated with major life improvements?  Have you heard that savings of three months of living expenses is necessary to cover emergency expenses?  Many financial education programs equate adequate emergency savings with this amount.  While this guidance may work for some people, it isn’t a realistic goal for many.  Learn how and why a much smaller amount of savings (hint: in the low hundreds) can help keep your rent/mortgage protected and utilities on.  Additionally, learn just how much (little) you might need to save per paycheck to reach these realizable goals.  As a bonus, achieving these recommended amounts will likely allow you to be more financially satisfied and less likely to have to resort to high-cost borrowing options like pawn shops or payday loans.

Presented by:

• Olivia M. Valdes, Ph.D., Associate Principal Research Analyst, FINRA Investor Education Foundation

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Sponsored by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation - The FINRA Investor Education Foundation empowers underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills, and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout life.  The foundation accomplishes this mission through educational programs and research that help consumers achieve their financial goals and protect them in a complex and dynamic world. More information can be found at https://www.finrafoundation.org/.

Events are free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Questions for the panelists can be submitted during the registration process.