FINANCIAL LITERACY

Senator Akaka sponsored (03/09/2004) S.Res.88  that the Senate passed designating April 2005 as “Financial Literacy Month.” The bill was to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances. S.RES.409 April 2012 as "Financial Literacy Month".

By: David and Elizabeth Mattson