Governor Proclaims Financial Literacy Month 2022

WHEREAS, financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and understanding of economics, money, credit, saving, investing, budgeting, etc. to make informed decisions about personal finances; and

WHEREAS, millions of American families are fighting to financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, National Financial Literacy Month is dedicated to improving financial literacy in an effort to ensure that all Americans have access to trustworthy financial services and products; and

WHEREAS, financial literacy can help families establish and maintain healthy financial habits to improve their quality of life; and

WHEREAS, financial education helps people become more knowledgeable about finances and develop skills and strategies to manage personal finances, savings, and credit development; and

WHEREAS, in 2019, the North Carolina board of Education adopted new standards for K-12 Social Studies that incorporate personal financial literacy; and

WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina encourages state agencies, public and private institutions, regional agencies, and community organizations to facilitate instruction, activities, and initiatives that contribute to developing and enhancing financial literacy for economic success;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim April, 2022, as “FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.