April Is Financial Literacy Month

By Rick Roman - 3 Apr 2013 1040 0 comment

Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month?

In 2003 the U.S. Congress passed a resolution declaring April Financial Literacy for Youth Month and then in April 2005, the U.S. House passed a bill supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month.

Isn’t it ironic that our government is apparently a big proponent of Financial Literacy Month while at the same time it demonstrates its illiteracy on a daily basis?

In 2009 (updated in every 2 years) we created the I’m A Shareholder Kit to help improve the financial literacy of our youth. We believe that this book coupled with a share in a company they love is a powerful way for kids to learn. Over the years, it has become apparent that it is not only kids that can benefit from the simple lessons in this kit but many adults too!

Get one for your kid, get one for yourself, and maybe even send one to the President or your Representative in Congress. It’s an easy read with lots of pictures!

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Rick Roman

Rick has a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University, 50 years of stock market experience, a long career in high-tech corporate finance, co-founder of GiveAshare.com, and author of the award-winning book, I'm A Shareholder available on Amazon and GiveAshare.com. Rick has been quoted as a stock gift and kids financial literacy expert in many publications including CNN Money, USA Today, CBS MarketWatch and has participated in financial literacy organizations like the Council for Economic Education and the JumpStart Coalition.