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Financial Education in Vermont

Being "financially literate" means you have the knowledge, skills and habits to successfully manage your money. A growing body of research shows a wide range of benefits to individuals, families and communities where its citizens are actively practicing sound money management skills. Such skills include using a budget or plan for monthly spending; regularly saving some of today's money for tomorrow's needs; managing your use of credit to avoid over-extending yourself; and investing funds to allow your money to grow. 

The pages in our financial literacy section organize resources for you so that you can quickly get to information you can use. The links to these pages are located on the righthand side of this page. We hope these pages help you continue to move forward toward a more financially secure future.   

What's New in Financial Literacy?

Reading is an Investment

A new statewide program designed to highlight the importance of reading and teaching children basic personal financial concepts will debut in Vermont elementary schools this fall. The State Treasurer's Office program, Reading is an Investment, aims to increase school book collections in personal finance, give curricular resources to teachers and librarians, and encourage students to read books that teach money concepts.

Credit Cards: More Regulation Changes Go Into Effect in August

The Federal Reserve Board gives details on additional regulation changes that will impact how credit card companies do business.

Do You Have a Consumer Complaint?

Checkout the Federal Trade Commission's complaint assistant. At this link you can also sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry to stop most telemarketing calls.

Making Sense New England Airs on Vermont Public Television

Each month, "Making Sense New England," a collaboration of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine Public Television, tell stories of northern New Englanders who have found resourceful ways to weather the economic downturn. At this link you can view the latest program and see previous shows. 

Tomorrow's Money Site for Deploying National Guard Families

Check out this personal finance information organized especially for military families.

Financial Literacy Trust Fund

We recognize these trust fund supporters for their partnership with the Treasurer's Office in promoting financial literacy.

Manage Your Money in a Challenging Economy

Local experts answer some of the most pressing questions Vermonters have regarding their household budgets in this time of economic change. Learn more about credit, spending plans, avoiding foreclosure and bankruptcy basics. View video clips from this 30-minute program.

Keeping the "Gold" in Your Golden Years

This 90-minute workshop will help you evaluate how to get your personal finances on track to cover future retirement expenses. In this wide-ranging workshop you'll learn what to take into account in determining how much money you will need to be financially secure in retirement.