The Financial Education Division conducts presentations nearly every day at schools and community organizations across the state. We arrive with the technical apparatus to accommodate Power Point presentations and provide handouts to facilitate notes. When necessary, we partner with industry experts to provide these services free of charge. If you would like to schedule a presentation call (312) 814-1700.

C.A.R.E.S Presentations

A Practical Guide to Budgeting
Every good money manager starts with a plan. We’ll show you how to evaluate your household spending plan and provide you with money-saving ideas.

Getting to Know Your Credit
Your credit report is a timeline of your credit history and is used to assess your credit worthiness. Your credit report affects more aspects of your life than ever before. We’ll teach you what determines your credit score, help you understand your credit report and provide suggestions on how to establish or improve your credit standing.

Basics of Banking
How do you balance a checkbook? What bank products are best for you? What bank fees are associated with your account? Learn the answers to these questions.

Planning Your Portfolio
Are you avoiding planning for your future because you’re intimidated by the financial planning industry? We’ll equip you with the basics of investing and the right questions to ask a financial planner.

Credit Cards – Avoid the Debt Trap
Knowing how and when to use credit cards is critical to your financial success. We’ll teach what credit card features to look for, how credit cards will affect your credit score and more.

Slaying the Debt Dragon
Consumer spending is up and savings rates are down. We will identify how the debt dragon is fed and how to defeat it and eliminate your debt.

The Millionaire’s Toolbox
We’ll discuss the financial tools available and necessary for you to accumulate wealth and meet your financial goals.

Saving for College
Learn from our experts what parents and students should do to save and pay for college. Topics include academic and financial preparation, emphasizing on financial aid and savings vehicles.

Women & Money
Women earn less money than men, yet often make major financial decisions for their household. We will discuss the life stages of women and show you how to prepare for the coinciding financial needs. You will learn to identify the challenges facing today’s woman and how to avoid potential financial pitfalls.

Enjoy-Save-Protect Your Retirement (For Seniors)
Seniors are the largest growing population and are often the target of consumer scams. We will discuss reverse mortgages, fixed income budgeting and how to avoid scams.