ABOUT FFGA

Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA)

Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) is a financial education and awareness initiative in partnership with the Alliance for Economic Inclusionand more than 60 entities in the Greater Austin area. The goal of FFGA is to provide financial awareness and information to the Greater Austin community and emphasize the importance of financial literacy and the need for consumers to be proactive about managing their finances.

Why Financial Literacy Education is Important

Basic financial education provides the tools Texans need to build a secure future for themselves and their families. It helps them to avoid roadblocks which can make realizing their dream impossible. Family and financial security contribute to emotional stability in families and strengthened communities. From choosing a checking account to allocating funds in a 401k, consumers must understand the different alternatives and comprehend the implications of their choices. Helping consumers make wise purchase decisions, build their credit history and reduce debt are some of the offerings available to those who participate.

As the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) explains, “People with the least amount of money and education can least afford financial mistakes, but have the most difficulty making smart financial decisions.”

Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) Partners

A Financial Fitness Greater Austin partner is an organization that actively participates during Financial Fitness Greater Austin. Contact the Domain Owner: [email protected] partners include businesses, financial institutions, schools, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media.

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2014 FFGA Annual Report