What is Money Matters?

Every April marks Financial Literacy Month. In Howard County, we celebrate April as Money Matters Month, an opportunity for individuals from all walks of life to learn helpful tips to manage your finances effectively and create a path towards financial empowerment and success.

Money matters. Every day, individuals make financial decisions which impact earnings, savings, investing and spending. Your credit, debt burden and borrowing power are also money management tools and can impact your financial health.

Money Matters - April is Financial Literacy Month. Learn how to be money smart.

Featured Workshops & Events

Whether you are looking to sharpen your financial tools to earn and save, learn to budget more effectively, or are interested in retirement and estate planning, we have several FREE workshops and resources to help you on your road to financial freedom. If you missed the event live, don't worry – recordings and resources are available for this year's workshops and events below!

 

Credit: Know the Basics to Build Your Future

Join us to learn about credit reports, credit scores, disputing inaccuracies, and how a healthy credit report is important in obtaining affordable housing and other credit needs.

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Beginner's Guide to FinTech Products

Today, millions of people use financial apps like CashApp and Chime as a method of managing their money. However, with new apps popping up and the space of FinTech continuing to grow, it can be hard to keep up with all the new consumer trends. Participants of this workshop will get an insight on the various types of FinTech products that exist, the problems they seek to solve, and how we can ensure to protect ourselves when navigating this space.

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Save4College State Contribution Program

Currently, student loan debt in the United States totals $1.757 trillion. With increasing costs of higher education and the day-to-day expenses, it can be hard to save for the future. Join this workshop to learn how the Save4College State Contribution program can make it more realistic. Through the program, eligible Marylanders could receive up to $500 in state contribution when they open a Maryland 529 College Investment Plan. This workshop will explain the purposes of these account, the eligibility requirements for the contribution, and how to apply.

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Disaster Preparedness for Consumers: What Can You Do Today?

Join us to learn the importance of preparing for a disaster and steps you can take today to protect your identity and your finances in the aftermath.

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2023 Money Matters Event Information

Title

Passport to Financial Literacy

Content
  • When: April 1, 2023 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Location: Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
  • Host: MakingChange, Inc.
  • Presenter: Various, OCP presenting SCAMO at 11:30AM
Title

Credit: Know the Basics to Build Your Future

Content

Join us to learn about credit reports, credit scores, disputing inaccuracies, and how a healthy credit report is important in obtaining affordable housing and other credit needs.

  • When: April 6, 2023 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM
  • Location: WebEx
  • Host: Office of Consumer Protection
  • Presenter: CCCSMD
  • Register: Registration Link
Title

Beginner's Guide to FinTech Products

Content

Today, millions of people use financial apps like CashApp and Chime as a method of managing their money. However, with new apps popping up and the space of FinTech continuing to grow, it can be hard to keep up with all the new consumer trends. Participants of this workshop will get an insight on the various types of FinTech products that exist, the problems they seek to solve, and how we can ensure to protect ourselves when navigating this space.

  • When: April 11, 2023 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM
  • Location: WebEx
  • Host: Office of Consumer Protection
  • Presenter: Cash Campaign of Maryland
  • Register: Registration Link
Title

SCAMO

Content

Learn about scams through a fun, interactive and “bingo-like” game. Small prizes available for winners (and non-winners).

  • When: April 12, 2023 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Location: Glenwood 50+ Center
  • Host: Glenwood 50+ Center
  • Presenter: Office of Consumer Protection
Title

Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) Workshop

Content

Come learn how the Moderate Income Housing Unit Program works for first-time homebuyers.

  • When: April 13, 2023 at 6:00PM
  • Location: 9820 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
  • Host: Department of Housing & Community Development
Title

Save4College State Contribution Program

Content

Currently, student loan debt in the United States totals $1.757 trillion. With increasing costs of higher education and the day-to-day expenses, it can be hard to save for the future. Join this workshop to learn how the Save4College State Contribution program can make it more realistic. Through the program, eligible Marylanders could receive up to $500 in state contribution when they open a Maryland 529 College Investment Plan. This workshop will explain the purposes of these account, the eligibility requirements for the contribution, and how to apply.

  • When: April 18, 2023 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM
  • Location: WebEx
  • Host: Office of Consumer Protection
  • Presenter: Cash Campaign of Maryland
  • Register: Registration Link
Title

Disaster Preparedness for Consumers: What Can You Do Today?

Content

Join us to learn the importance of preparing for a disaster and steps you can take today to protect your identity and your finances in the aftermath.

  • When: April 20, 2023 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM
  • Location: WebEx
  • Host: Office of Consumer Protection
  • Presenter: Office of Consumer Protection, CCCSMD
  • Register: Registration Link

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