Resolve to Have a Financially Fit 2007
Dover, DE - More Americans than ever are planning to make a positive financial change as their 2007 New Year's resolution. To assist them in keeping their resolutions, State Treasurer Jack Markell would like to encourage Delawareans to become more financially literate by attending free financial management courses offered by the Delaware Money School.
"Personal finances are at the forefront of everyone's minds," Mr. Markell said. "And while many people make annual resolutions to improve their financial habits, they sometimes need a little help in reaching those goals - that's where the Delaware Money School comes in."
According to a recent Money Magazine survey, 37% of Americans plan to make a financial change as their New Year's resolution, sweeping well past the 23% of respondents in previous years. The survey also revealed that of individuals who have made a financial resolution in the past, only 24% were successful in keeping their fiscal vows.
"Because the Delaware Money School offers so many effective courses aimed at helping Delawareans, it's easy to implement positive financial habits," Markell said. "The important thing to remember is that it's never too late to begin. If you can't fit a class into your schedule in January, attend one in February."
The Delaware Money School was started by Markell in 1999 and was managed by the Office of the State Treasurer until 2001, when it incorporated and became a private non-profit organization with a mission of providing and managing financial literacy initiatives. The classes are free to attendees and taught by financial professionals from the non-profit and corporate sectors.
"We have classes on everything from debt management to retirement and estate planning," Ronni Cohen, Executive Director of the Delaware Money School added. "With free classes offered in all three Delaware counties, we really bring the education opportunities directly into local communities."
To learn how the Delaware Money School's classes can help you and your family to ring in a more financially fit New Year visit www.delawaremoneyschool.com or call 877/307-6858.
