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Money Smart Week: Money Matters for College Students

Money Matters for College Students: As a college student, there are a lot of demands of your time. Learn how to manage your finances while having fun!

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From April 8 through April 12, Montclair Public Library and the Financial Planning Association® of New Jersey (FPA®) will celebrate Money Smart Week® @ Your Library® with a series of free financial literacy programs at participating libraries. The initiative was launched in 2002 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the American Library Association, as a public awareness campaign that helps consumers better manage their personal finances.

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With help from FPA members, financial experts will present on a range of topics including family budgeting, money tips for kids and college students, and credit matters among others. All programs are free and open to the public, and the library locations are handicapped accessible.

About the Financial Planning Association of New Jersey
The Financial Planning Association of New Jersey is the voice and the premier resource to the public and our members on the Financial Planning profession. Its mission is to educate the public on the benefits and value of the Financial Planning process through professionals who possess the highest level of competency and integrity. It also seeks to be the community that champions the value of financial planning, advances the financial planning profession, and enhances the professional development of its members.

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