Money Smart Week

Here at Praxiomatic, we're all about the financial literacy. As more and more financial responsibility for retirement and healthcare shifts from employers to employees, the importance of financial literacy for every American in every walk of life cannot be stressed highly enough.

That's why we're glad to see that next week is Money Smart Week in Chicago, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and its partners.

This weeklong fair of financial education is being presented at financial institutions, not-for-profits, schools and libraries throughout the metro area — over 300 classes, seminars and activities in all (click the link above for a calendar).

Here are a couple of samples to whet your appetite:

Investing 101
Sponsored by Ariel Mutual Funds

Beat the Financial Squeeze: Caring for Both Children and Parents
Sponsored by Ameriprise Financial

Financial Planning for College
Sponsored by Primerica Financial

Getting Financially Organized
Sponsored by Financial Planning Association

Small Business Financial Workshop
Sponsored by Bank of America

Money Smart Week is a great way for financial institutions to reach into communities and help prove their commitment to the financial literacy of the customers they serve.

And on May 1, there will also be a Financial Literacy and Education Summit, a free two-hour webcast that features policymakers and financial education leaders.