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It's here! The last issue of the WA Financial Education Network Newsletter of 2024. This year sure has flown by, and I am sure it has felt that way for many of you also. In this issue of the newsletter, there is information on the Holiday ad for $10 Billion Reasons, December webinars, events to look forward to in January, and much more!  

As a reminder, please share with us any highlights, updates, or events you would like to share with the more than 23,000 people receiving the WFEN updates. When you have something you'd like to share with the network via this monthly email update - please send it to [email protected] with the subject line "Proposed WFEN content." 

Additionally, if you’re not already following DFI’s social media accounts, please do! We’re working to grow our networks in addition to promoting your great work. 

Just a reminder, DFI's outreach coordinator Nathan Spiecker provides financial education workshops statewide - in both English and Spanish! If you are looking for someone to help provide outreach in your community, contact Nathan at [email protected] or fill out a presentation request form.

10B Campaign Still Going Strong During the Holidays

10B Holiday Ad

We are extending our statewide 10B Financial Fraud Prevention ad campaign through the holidays and into the new year. We've also had the site translated into Chinese, Korean and Spanish to reach deeper into communities. Our hope is we'll reach more people in Washington State with information on how to Identify, Prevent and Report Financial Fraud. (Did you know only about 15% of victims actually report financial fraud?) We all know scammers love to do their dirty work during the holidays - please help us help your clients, coworkers, family, and friends. Share the campaign website with them: www.dfi.wa.gov/10B.

Office of State Treasurer Financial Wellness 101 Workshops

workshops

In partnership with WorkSource of Thurston County, the Office of the State Treasurer provides financial Wellness one-on-one workshops in an effort to enhance financial education and empower individuals in Washington. These workshops educate participants on financial goal setting, budgeting, saving, credit management, and identity theft prevention and awareness. Attendees can participate either in person at WorkSource of Thurston County or online, making it accessible to people across the state. By equipping individuals with essential financial knowledge this partnership contributes to building a financially resilient community.

December workshops:

Financial Wellness 101 - Part C: Consumer Cautions

Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 9-11 a.m.

 In-person Registration Online Registration

GET Enrollment is Now Open!

WA529

The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan that helps families save for future higher education expenses. The State of Washington guarantees that the value of your account will keep pace with the cost of college tuition, no matter how much it changes in the future. 

The earlier you start, the more time you have to save, and the greater the opportunity for your GET account to increase in value. Build your child's future with a tax-advantaged education savings plan to use at colleges, trade/tech schools, and apprenticeships worldwide!

Visit the GET website to learn more. 

Financial Education Grant Deadline Dec. 31!

FEPPP

Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) will be closing the Financial Education Grant on Dec. 31. School districts still interested in applying for the Financial Education Grant FP 672 have until then. You can learn more about this opportunity on their flyer.

For additional resources about the grant, attend one of FEPPP's webinars to get your questions answered:

Have questions about Enterprise Grants Management Systems (EGMS)? Join one of these webinars:

Have questions about the content of the application? Join a webinar:

You can also contact FEPPP directly via email at [email protected]. 

Driving Consumer Protection and Financial Empowerment in Washington State

FENWA

Join the Financial Empowerment Network for a two-day event focused on the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's Your Money, Your Goals Toolkit. This is a great professional development opportunity to refresh your skills when using this fantastic resource! 

When?

  • Jan. 14: Utility of the Your Money, Your Goals (YMYG) Toolkit as a supplement to your ongoing practice. 
  • Jan. 15 (HYBRID): Half-day deep-dive into the Focus on Reentry Companion Guide.

Where?

  • Highline College

Why you should attend:

  • Grow our confidence navigating to YMYG resources during conversations with clients. 
  • Learn from innovative practices happening in WA on implementing a "just-in-time" resource like the YMYG toolkit into coaching or education sessions. 
  • Explore financial empowerment resources for people who have been justice impacted.

Register now!

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