Governor Pillen proclaims April as Financial Awareness Month

LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) – Governor Jim Pillen called attention to the importance of financial awareness, as he marked April with a proclamation.

He was joined by Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) Director Kelly Lammers, Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE) President Dr. Jennifer Davidson and two student bank tellers.

This is the 21st year that April has been designated National Financial Literacy Month. It highlights the importance of understanding personal finance as well as the necessity of obtaining the education, knowledge and skills to engage in sound financial decision-making.

The Nebraska In-School Savings Program, sponsored by NCEE, gives elementary school students the opportunity to try their skills as school branch tellers and also provides participating students a lesson in how to save for their futures.

“It’s about empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their finances, which paves the way for a brighter future”, says Dr. Jennifer Davidson, President of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. “The return on investment is huge. Research shows that individuals who receive financial education have higher savings rates, reduce debt levels and improved credit scores.”

Governor Pillen said, ”Whatever your dream is or becomes, you can fulfill it. You don’t have to be the smartest in your class. What you have to be is work the hardest. Do your best every day. Does that make sense? Is that a deal? Always remember that as you put money away in your piggy bank, that if you do your best every day, you’ll have more money in that piggy bank than you can ever comprehend.”

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