Financial Literacy Month aims to educate about smart money habits

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – April is Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness of the importance of smart money management habits. The goal of this month is make sure everyone has the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions.

Whether you’re just beginning your financial journey or already managing your budget, savings, and investments, this month is designed to strengthen your financial foundation, and help you understand how small changes today can lead to long-term financial success.

Studies show that financial literacy is directly linked to higher savings rates, lower levels of high-interest debt, and better financial decision-making.

But financial education remains inconsistent across the country. Personal finance is a leading cause of stress in relationships, and many young adults graduate without the financial skills they need to manage credit, debt, and savings. so Improving financial literacy can lead to greater financial stability and long-term success.

Creating greater financial wellness is a key component of Regions Bank’s community engagement strategy. For Financial Literacy Month, it’s organizing what it calls “Share the Good” events, focused on building financial confidence. Learn more about those events at doingmoretoday.com.

Regions also provides easily accessible, no-cost financial education courses to anyone, whether they’re a Regions customer or not, with customized tools, online resources, webinars, podcasts and in-person sessions covering topics ranging from budgeting, to saving and understanding credit, to insights for small business owners, college students and people planning for retirement—and every life event and milestone in between. Find more about Regions Next Step on their website.

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