*Hello Financial Education Network!*

Happy September! Things are starting to pick back up again as we head into fall.?

As a reminder, please share with us any highlights, updates, or events you would like to share with the more than 3,500 members of this distribution list. When you have something you'd like to share with the network via this monthly email update - please send it to [email protected] <[email protected]%20> with the subject line "Proposed WFEN content."?

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*DFI Hires New Financial Education & Outreach Coordinator*

*Nathan Speicker new employee *

DFI?s communications team is excited to announce Nathan Spiecker as our new financial education and outreach coordinator.

Nathan is passionate about community development and has extensive experience working with Spanish speaking populations. During his interview, he expressed his excitement about continuing to grow DFI?s Spanish outreach program. His most recent work took him to Central America where he worked with populations in need. We are excited to have him join our team!?

You can contact Nathan via email at [email protected]. <[email protected]>

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*Upcoming Trainings for FEPPP*

*FEPPP*

Explore FEPPP's upcoming teacher trainings for the 2023-2024?school year. They are building the training schedule, so check back frequently! Visit their website?here. [ [link removed] ]?

_September?training:_

iGrants Package 672 Walkthrough Webinar

Date: Sept. 19, 2023

Time: 11 a.m. - Noon.

Location: Zoom

Register for the event here. [ [link removed] ]?

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*September is College Savings Month!?*

WA529

September is the month when we officially recognize the importance of saving for post-high school education. Opening a 529 account like GET or DreamAhead are among some of the best ways to get students started down their path to success!?

Read more about the benefits of saving with Washington's 529 Plans on their website. [ [link removed] ]?

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*Bank On WA Forum 2023!?*

Bank On

This year's Bank On Washington forum is?Oct. 23 - 24?and will be at?Everett Community College. The theme this year is,?Fostering Financial Belonging: Connect | Expand | Strengthen | Empower.?Building on last year?s forum, the goal is to explore what it takes to create conditions where all who call Washington "home" feel they belong and can achieve financial well-being.

Take a look at the?agenda [ [link removed] ]?for an idea of what will be discussed.?

Find more information about the Bank On WA Forum here. [ [link removed] ]?

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*Free Money Smart Classes for Adults*

Money Smart Classes flyer

The Lower Columbia?Community Action Program (CAP) will host FREE Money Smart Classes for adults that will be provided by Fibre Federal Credit Union.?

For more information, visit the Lower Columbia (CAP) website here. [ [link removed] ]?

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*FDIC Hispanic Heritage Month Money Smart Events*

FDIC money smart events

You are invited to participate in the Webinars ?Empowering the Hispanic Community: Exploring FDIC Tools and Resources? as part of the FDIC Hispanic Heritage Month programming:

_Event in English:_

Date: Oct. 3, 2023

Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern time)

Registration page:?FDIC: Hispanic Heritage Month Webinar Empowering the Hispanic Community: Exploring FDIC Tools and Resources [ [link removed] ]

_Event in Spanish:_

Date: Oct. 11, 2023

Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern time)

Registration page:?FDIC: Hispanic Heritage Month Webinar Empowering the Hispanic Community: Exploring FDIC Tools and Resources [ [link removed] ]

Join the FDIC for these insightful sessions to discuss crucial topics such as:


* The FDIC's commitment to expanding economic inclusion.
* FDIC Financial education programs, tools, and resources.
* The #GetBanked Initiative to help consumers open an affordable bank account.
* Essential consumer tools and resources for the Hispanic Community.
* FDIC Deposit Insurance coverage; and
* Insights from Juntos FDIC (Together FDIC), a financial capability and economic empowerment pilot directed to Hispanic Serving Organizations.

Be part of this educational journey as the FDIC works to shape together an inclusive banking system for the Hispanic Community.

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*IRS News and Headlines for September*

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* New tax tips:
* Tax Tip 2023-100 [ [link removed] ] - Information for organizations applying for tax-exempt status.
* Tax Tip 2023-107 [ [link removed] ] - Keeping vital records safe can make disaster recovery easier.

* Disaster?Area Declarations:
* For a list of disaster declarations by state, check here IRS News Around the Nation [ [link removed] ]?

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*Financial Wellness 101 Workshops?*

*WA State Treasurer *

Attendees can participate in-person at WorkSource of Thurston County or attend online ? so no matter where you are in Washington you are welcome to participate! Each month, the State Treasurer?s Financial Education Coordinator hosts three different free workshops focused on budgeting, credit & debt, and consumer cautions.


* The budgeting workshop teaches how to set financial goals and create a budgeting plan.
* The credit & debt workshop details how to build and improve your credit history and make a debt payoff plan.
* The consumer cautions workshop teaches techniques to start budgeting conversations with your family and avoid identity theft.

_September:_

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Financial Wellness 101 - Part C: Consumer Cautions

*Tuesday, Sept. 19? *

*9 - 11 a.m.*

IN-PERSON Registration [ [link removed] ] ONLINE Registration [ [link removed] ] ? ? ?
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