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April 1, 2025

April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month

First recognized by Congress in April 2004, the goal of Financial Literacy Awareness Month is to highlight the importance of financial literacy and give people the tools they need to make smart financial choices. The current financial literacy forecast shows the need for financial literacy is greater than ever. With this in mind, we have shared a few key topics below to help you navigate today’s financial landscape and increase your financial knowledge. 


Consumer

What is Inflation?

At its simplest, inflation is the rise in prices over time that leads to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Watch our Inflation video for more details.

Don’t Get Tricked By An Online Job Search Scam

Looking for a job online? Be careful of job scams that offer great pay and benefits.

Watch our Job Scam video for more details.


Business

Business Startup Costs

Before you ever make your first sale, you’ll have bills to pay. You need to accurately estimate your startup costs.

Watch our Business Startup video for more details.

The Five C’s of Credit

When deciding to offer you a small business loan, lenders usually look at the five C’s of Credit: Character, Conditions, Capacity, Capital, and Collateral.

Watch our 5 C’s video for more details.


Continue Learning

To view additional videos and articles covering a wide range of financial topics including personal finance, identity theft prevention, cybersecurity, business advice and more, visit our Financial Education page