Financial Literacy Resources

Financial Literacy Program's Mission

High School Financial Literacy Course

This Financial Literacy High School course is provided by the California Department of Real Estate in partnership with Sacramento Charter High School and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers-Investment Division, Inc., a HUD Housing Counseling Agency NID-HCA ("NID-HCA"). Its production and distribution is part of a DRE Financial Literacy Outreach Program initiative.

• Introduction to Financial Literacy 101 - High School Course (Video)

Event Spotlight

April 2024 is the 24th Annual California Financial Literacy Month – "Helping Californians Make Informed Financial Decisions." This coordinated consumer education campaign encourages individuals throughout the State to take full advantage of free resources designed to improve financial literacy and increase decision making power. This year's theme – "Helping Californians Make Informed Financial Decisions" – highlights the importance of making well-informed financial decisions to achieve financial goals.

Upcoming Events - 2024

Date	Event
April 24, 2024 2:00-3:00PM	Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Financial Literacy Resource Webinar

Ask the Experts - Video Series

CHAPTER	SPEAKER & TOPIC
1	Dionne Faulk: Intro to DRE, and Financial Literacy Outreach Program Mark Riedy: The Real Estate and Mortgage Market Dan Sandri: Issues to Consider when Buying a Home
2	Tom Pool: Protecting Yourself During the Loan Process Kathy Smith: Importance of High School Students Establishing Savings/Checking Accounts
3	Scott Brogery: Financial Planning & Budgeting for High School Students Wayne Bell: Finding the Right Real Estate Professional
4	Chris Neri: Common Mistakes People Make When Buying a Home Manny Aguilar: Establishing & Maintaining Good Credit Josh Torres: Vehicle Purchase & The Affect Your Credit Score Has On Your Loan Terms
5	Emily Haward: Education Financing Options & Resources Tali Abramson: Key Topics for First Time Renters Rich Dusansky: How to Protect Your Identity & Financial Future Shannon Faulk: Insurance - Who Needs It & Why
6	Steve Ellis: Important Steps to Purchasing a Home Bill Moran: Protect Yourself During the Home Buying Process
7	Chris Sorenson: Financial Literacy & the Four B's: Buying, Budgeting, Borrowing & Beyond Jacqueline Carlisle: Obstacles to Buying a Home Michael Spilger: Short Sale vs. Foreclosure - Affects on Your Credit Score

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Financial Literacy Links

• Financial Literacy for Teens - Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
• Grades K-12 Financial Literacy Resources - Department of Education (DOE)
• Financial Wellness for Students – Sacramento State University (CSUS)
• U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission – Mymoney.gov
• California Financial Literacy Month