Financial Literacy/Money Management Presentation Is Offered Free
Third District Council Member Darius Brown, who serves on the Wilmington City Council’s Economic Development Committee, today announced another in a series of free monthly presentations to promote financial literacy and provide citizens with ways to better manage their money.
The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute’s (DFLI) The Money School, will offer a free presentation by Jenine Mills Gordy of VALIC Financial Advisors on Wednesday, June 15 beginning at Noon in the 3rd floor conference room at the Redding City/County Building at 800 North French Street. The class will focus on Social Security benefits and what citizens need to know to maximize their retirement income, as well as on strategies to maximize Social Security retirement income.
“Pointers about how to better manage money can go a long way to helping people achieve their financial independence,” said Council Member Brown. Brown said he wants to help citizens take control of their own finances and manage their money properly.
The Money School offers FREE financial education classes and financial literacy resources to Delawareans throughout the year. Participants gain a better understanding of the consumer marketplace and the current economic environment while learning skills to take charge of their financial situations, plan for the future and avoid financial pitfalls. Classes include managing money, getting out of debt, improving credit, retirement planning, investing, small business development and more.
About DFLI
Founded as The Money School in 1999 by then- State Treasurer Jack Markell, DFLI incorporated in 2001 and opened its office in 2002. Since then, DFLI has provided more than 7,000 free classes, events and programs statewide. A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, its mission is to equip individuals — especially those of low- to moderate-income — with the tools to get their financial lives in order so that they can become self-sufficient and enjoy financial well-being over time. For more information, visit www.dfli.org or call (302) 792-1200.
For more information about this news release, contact:
John Rago
Communications and Policy Development Director
Wilmington City Council
Phone: (302) 576-2149
Mobile: (302) 420-7928
Email: jrago@WilmingtonDE.gov