Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country. Programming is offered to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal finance. Partnering organizations will host their events April 18 – 25, 2015. Money Smart Week events are FREE of charge and will cover topics such as essay writing for college-bound students, fraud prevention, money management, home financing and much more. To find events in your area please visit www.moneysmartweek.org/findevents.