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America Saves Week

February 25 - March 2, 2013. The Jump$tart Coalition is a National Advisory Board member of America Saves and a participating organization in America Saves Week. Visit these websites to learn more about America Saves www.AmericaSaves.org and America Saves Week www.AmericaSavesWeek.org. (You will be leaving the Jump$tart Coalition website.)

National Financial Capability Challenge

The U.S. Department of Treasury has recently announced that it is not expecting to run the National Financial Capability Challenge in the current academic year (2012-2013), as it uses the year ahead to evaluate the Challenge and other initiatives that Treasury, along with its many federal, state, local, and private-sector partners conduct, to achieve key objectives in financial capability for students. Jump$tart has informed the Treasury that we are availabile to provide input into this assessment and assist in many efforts to promote the financial knowledge and capability of young Americans. Please direct your questions and comments about the Challenge to the Treausry Department at Turn on JavaScript! and look for future announcements and information from Treasury, as well as from Jump$tart.

President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability

On January 29, 2010, President Barack Obama created the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability to assist the American people in understanding financial matters and making informed financial decisions, and thereby contribute to financial stability. It is composed of non-governmental representatives with relevant backgrounds, such as financial services, consumer protection, financial access, and education—including representatives of six Jump$tart national partner organizations. The Council will suggest ways to coordinate and maximize the effectiveness of existing private and public sector efforts and identify new approaches to increase financial capability through financial education and financial access. (You will be leaving the Jump$tart Coalition website.)

Protect Your Identity Week

October 20-27, 2012. The Jump$tart Coalition is a supporting member of the Protect Your Identity Week coalition. To learn more about Protect Your Identity Week, go to www.ProtectYourIDNow.org. (You will be leaving the Jump$tart Coalition website.)