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Financial Literacy Corner
What is Financial Literacy?
The President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy defines personal financial literacy as "the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being." (2008 Annual Report to the President)Personal financial literacy is more than just being able to balance a checkbook, compare prices or get a job. It also includes skills like long-term vision and planning for the future, and the discipline to use those skills every day.In the US, we make great efforts to teach children to read and write, but we don't give their financial literacy the same attention. As a result, few young people know how to to manage their personal financial lives. Your Life, Your Money tries to change that by telling dynamic, culturally aware (and true) stories of young adults in financial trouble. As their stories unfold, viewers learn how and why they ended up in trouble and how they got out.These compelling and relevant stories help viewers understand the issues. They also show viewers how to improve their own financial literacy. Bolstered by the wisdom and experience of experts, these young people take control of their lives, providing powerful examples of what it means to "manage your money and not be managed by your money."
Some of the financial content featured in this website is provided by our funder through HSBC Bank's YourMoneyCounts!®
For additional information, please visit:
https://www.pbs.org/your-life-your-money/more/what_is_financial_literacy.php
***Special Medical Announcement***
The Coronaviris Pandemic
- Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic:
- https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/
Indiana's Novel Coronavirus Response
On March 6, 2020, the State Department of Health confirmed Indiana’s first case of COVID-19, a novel respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 that is responsible for a global pandemic.
On March 16, the Department of Health reported the first death in Indiana due to COVID-19. On May 18, Indiana confirmed its first case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
The state Department of Health is working with federal and local partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to respond to this evolving public health situation.
Please consult this page for updated news and guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates will be made as new information becomes available. Click here for the most recent press releases related to COVID-19.
Contact your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms of COVID-19. Seek care immediately if you experience symptoms such as trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or if your lips or face turn blue.
General questions from the public or healthcare provider inquiries about COVID-19 may be directed to the state Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center at the toll-free number: 877-826-0011 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for public and healthcare providers).
The first vaccine doses arrived in Indiana on Dec. 14. For information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit ourshot.in.gov.
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Wellness Corner
- 4 Tips to Spring-Clean Your Diet
Many folks are trying to get ready for the warm weather, outdoor activities and, of course, wearing fewer clothes. Instead of worrying about how you’ll look in a bathing suit, use these five simple tips to clean your diet and hopefully shed a few pounds.
#1: Slash the sugar.
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines stressed the importance of minimizing added sugar to 10 percent or less of your daily calories. Instead of cutting sugar out completely, look for small ways to cut back on it. For example, lessen or eliminate the amount of sugar added to your coffee and tea, choose plain yogurt without added sugar or toppings, or stop drinking sugary sodas and opt for water or seltzer instead.
#2: Add vegetables.
Spring is filled with seasonal vegetables like lettuce, bok choy, kale and spinach. Whenever possible, add vegetables to meals like sandwiches or omelets. Instead of processed snack foods, eat wholesome vegetables with a dip like hummus.
#3: Pulse up.
The United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, a food category that includes dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. These foods are high in protein, fiber and healthy unsaturated fat. Add lentils to salads, make a bean dip for veggies, or try roasted chickpeas.
#4: Choose highly processed foods carefully.
Many of the excess calories and much of the salt in your diet may come from highly processed foods that aren’t really necessary. Many food companies have come out with better-for-you foods to snack on, like Dang Foods Coconut Chips, Siggi’s yogurt and Sensible Portions Pea Poppers. Do your research and choose snack foods with simple ingredients you can pronounce. These snacks should also add essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals to your diet.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2016/03/5-tips-to-spring-clean-your-diet