Health & Fitness
Money Smart Week at the Frankfort Public Library District
Savvy shopping and financial planning can save you big bucks.
Join the for free educational seminars designed to help you better manage your personal finances during Money Smart Week, April 21-28. Partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, financial institutions, government agencies, not-profits, libraries, and schools are joining forces to raise awareness about financial education. Visit moneysmartweek.org for more information.
Limited seating! Reserve your seat at frankfortlibrary.org or call the Audlt Services Desk at 815-534-6173.
Sunday, April 22, 2pm
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Point, Click, and Save: Online Tips to Save Your Hard-Earned Cash!
Kick-off Money Smart Week with MashupMom, Rachel Singer-Gordon! Rachel returns to Frankfort to share Internet resources to help you save on everything from online shopping to groceries. Discover:
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- How to take advantage of cash-back programs to earn rebates on online purchases.
- College-savings programs that reward you for everyday purchases.
- Ways to comparison shop like the pros.
- Where to find coupon codes for online discounts.
- How to print and load coupons to bring down your grocery bills.
- Places to connect with companies for free samples and coupons online.
- And … where to find and take advantage of the best deals!
Tuesday, April 24, 7pm
Introduction to Financial Planning Basics
Ted Regan, a certified financial planner with the Financial Planning Association, will discuss the process of building a financial plan to help you achieve your financial goals. Topics covered include debt management, developing a spending plan, insurance, investments, and other factors to include when putting together a financial plan.
This event is sponsored by the Financial Planning Association of Illinois.
Thursday, April 26, 7pm
Savvy Shopping: How to Drastically Reduce Your Grocery Bill
Clair Boone's grocery bill for her family of four is only $50/week. An expert in saving money on groceries and household items, Clair is a speaker, newspaper columnist, and blogger, who has also appeared on several television and radio shows including Windy City Live Chicago.
Discover:
- Where and how to get free toiletries.
- How to coupon wisely without spending hours doing it.
- How to use rebates at places like Menards to get household things for free.
- How to stock up during sales.
- How to freeze.
