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Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) is a public education
and awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal
finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of
several organizations in the Greater Austin area including businesses,
financial institutions, schools, not-for-profits, government agencies and the
media. These groups came together this year to stress the importance of
financial literacy, inform consumers where they can get help, and provide free
educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered
to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal
finance. Our hope is to make this an
annual event for Austin,
and part of a year-round initiative to keep our community financially fit.
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| What: | Financial Fitness Week April 21 - 27, 2008 | | When: | April
16, 2008, 1:30 p.m. | | Where: | Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-6222
| | Who: | Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA), an awareness and education initiative of: - State Senator Kirk Watson - the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (FLCCT) - the Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) - More than 67 entities in the Greater Austin area (see list in media kit)
| | Why: | To launch Financial Literacy Awareness Week in Greater Austin. Austin-area families face many challenges in understanding the options available when making financial decisions and in knowing where to find educational assistance when needed. |
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