Economic Education Events
Financial Capability Month Webinar Series
April 20–22, 2021 Virtual
The Dallas Fed will host a three-part webinar series during April’s National Financial Capability month. Sessions will address the state of financial literacy, historical and cultural trends in banking and new features of the Dallas Fed’s Building Wealth materials.
April is nationally recognized as Financial Literacy or Financial Education Month to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach citizens how to maintain healthy financial habits. At the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, we consider April to be Financial Capability Month because we serve the American people by promoting a strong financial system and healthy economy for all.
Overview
The Dallas Fed will host a three-part webinar series during April’s National Financial Capability month. Sessions will address the state of financial literacy, historical and cultural trends in banking and new features of the Dallas Fed’s Building Wealth materials. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Sessions will be available on demand after the events throughout April and May.
When
- Tuesday, April 20: The State of Financial Literacy
- Wednesday, April 21: Historical and Cultural Overview of Banking
- Thursday, April 22: Building Wealth
Where
- Virtual
Registration
Agendas
Day 1: The State of Financial Literacy
This session provides an overview of the current state of financial literacy. You will hear from a panel of experts in the field and learn about the impact COVID-19 has had on personal savings.
Welcome and Introductions |
Retirement Reality Check |
Financial Education Panel Discussion |
Conclusion and Resources |
Day 2: Historical and Cultural Overview of Banking
This session provides a historical overview of the banking system and addresses the impacts that have led to present-day unbanked populations.
Welcome and Introductions |
Let Us Put Our Money Together: A History of Economic Opportunity and African American Banks |
Conclusion and Resources |
Day 3: Building Wealth
In this session, you will take a deep dive into the Dallas Fed’s financial education publication, Building Wealth. Learn about the new lesson plans for classroom use, including the scaffolded learning approach and assessments and the new e-learning tool for virtual accountability that aligns with the original publication
Welcome and Introductions |
Building Wealth Lesson Plans |
Conclusion and Resources |
For more information
Contact Evelyn Blanchard with any questions.