More than a third of Maryland households are in a persistent state of financial insecurity, according to the Corporation for Enterprise Development. These households have little to no savings to respond to emergencies, endure the increasing cost of raising a family, or prepare adequately for college and retirement. Far too many Marylanders have also made bad, uninformed financial decisions. If we want to improve the future of our state, we need to address the financial security of our residents. A conversation must occur on the importance and impacts of financial literacy.
You are cordially invited to attend a Financial Literacy Summit hosted by the Comptroller’s Office, Easton Utilities and the Town of Easton on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Crystal Room of the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Maryland. A broad coalition of stakeholders — including business leaders, educators, financial industry representatives and consumer advocates — will discuss the critical need for comprehensive financial literacy in Maryland schools. (Agenda attached)
If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP by April 15 to Emily Hollis at (410)260-7561or ehollis@comp.state.md.us.
