City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Launches New Comprehensive Financial Education Program

City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin recently announced that the City Treasurer’s Office has teamed up with Chase Bank, the Chicago Urban League, and TransUnion to create the Money Matters Institute (MMI), a new comprehensive financial education program kicking off on April 23.& MMI will offer Chicagoans of all ages and incomes with the money management skills and knowledge that will put them on a path to a brighter, more prosperous future. According to a recent study by Primerica, Inc., two-thirds of the middle-class report that they believe their education failed to prepare them to manage their personal finances, that they are not saving enough for retirement, and that money worries are a large cause of the stress that’s negatively affecting their physical and emotional health. “Having a better understanding of how money works is an effective way to address the worries people have about their financial futures, which is why a financial education program like Money Matters Institute is so important,” said Treasurer Conyears-Ervin. “In order for people to feel confident, it is critical to equip them with the skills and knowledge to make sound, informed financial decisions,” added Treasurer Conyears-Ervin.& The CTO’s new Money Matters Institute is a convenient and...