April is Financial Literacy Month – Get Organized!

It’s that time of year again. Just a few short days away, April kicks off National Financial Literacy Month. It has been seven years since the U.S. Senate passed a resolution recognizing the month, and we’ve made some progress, yet that are still gaping holes in the financial literacy standards across America. The first step of change begins with you. And to take that first step, you need to get organized! It’s time to sit down, figure out your financial goals and begin tackling them. That means organizing all those receipts, determining your debt percentage, knowing your expenses and cash flow and lastly clearly all the clutter. The first step to change is being organized enough to move forward without creating a bigger mess! Throughout the month there are many great organizations that are holding contests and educational events. Financial Literacy Month also has 30 tips, one for each day that are a great resource: Finacial Literacy, Also, be sure and check out my own 30 Tips to Ensure Your Financial Fitness on my blog. There are lots of great resources out there and educational material such as Thrive Time Game. The first step comes with you and getting organized. Shape up those finances and get ready to help others as well. This is the month you NEED to start. Getting control of your finances and helping promote financial literacy can be scary and challenging – and that’s exactly why it needs to be done. Don’t be afraid, the reward is always worth it.