April 9-16, 2022 is Money Smart Week!
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.
The library is offering a few programs:
Money Smart Week: Identity Theft
Tuesday, April 12 from 3-4pm
Learn about methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself.
Presented by Lana Thompson of BMO Harris. Sign-up here:
https://villapark.librarycalendar.com/event/money-smart-week-identity-theft
Money Smart Week: Credit Scores and Reports
Wednesday, April 13 from 6-7pm
Learn what a credit score is, its importance, and how to read a credit report.
Presented by Lana Thompson of BMO Harris. Sign-up here:
https://villapark.librarycalendar.com/event/money-smart-week-credit-scores-and-reports
During this week, you can also find additional free online programs at: moneysmartweek.org
This year’s line-up includes:
- Monday, April 11 @ 1:00 p.m. CT | Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
- Presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Tuesday, April 12 @ 1:00 p.m. CT | Credit: Build & Improve It!
- Presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Wednesday, April 13 @ 1:00 p.m. CT | Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options & Tools
- Presented by North West Housing Partnership
- Thursday, April 14 @ 1:00 p.m. CT | Understanding Social Security Benefits
- Presented by the Social Security Administration
View more details at www.moneysmartweek.org. Events are free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Questions for the panelists can be submitted during the registration process.