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Announcements January 24, 2025

Harrisburg University, Auditor General DeFoor, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 12th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations, Sara Firestone, today launched the 12th annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition. The competition’s theme is: “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” […]

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Events October 10, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Susquehanna Township High School is Preparing Students for Future Financial Success

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented Susquehanna Township High School with a commendation recognizing the school district for their efforts in promoting financial literacy and preparing students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “Susquehanna Township High School has demonstrated a strong commitment to the future success of its […]

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Events October 4, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: McDowell High School is Preparing Students for Future Financial Success

ERIE, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented McDowell High School with a commendation recognizing the school district for their efforts in promoting financial literacy and preparing students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “McDowell High School has demonstrated a strong commitment to the future success of its students by offering […]

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Events October 3, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School and Riverview Junior-Senior High School are Preparing Students for Future Financial Success

UNIONTOWN, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School in Uniontown, Fayette County, and Riverview Junior-Senior High School in Oakmont, Allegheny County, with a commendation recognizing the school district for their efforts in promoting financial literacy and preparing students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “Albert […]

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Be Money Smart October 1, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Recognizes October as Financial Planning Month; Urges Legislature to Invest More Resources to Help Pennsylvania Students Be Money $mart

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today celebrated October as the start of National Financial Planning Month by encouraging all Pennsylvanians to take steps to be money smart and urging state leaders to continue to expand statewide financial literacy resources for the entire Commonwealth. “Pennsylvania has made great progress when it comes to […]

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Be Money Smart July 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: PA Libraries Offer Free Resources, Programs to Help Pennsylvanians ‘Be Money $mart’

BRISTOL, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library’s efforts to provide financial literacy education to the community and to promote the Pennsylvania Library Association’s (PaLA) PA Forward® Initiative as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to help build the next generation of financially secure Pennsylvanians. “Pennsylvania libraries offer […]

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Be Money Smart April 29, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Final ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Budgeting Tips for Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today, along with PSECU, recognized the last Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help all Pennsylvanians manage their money. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is crucial for Pennsylvania’s future financial success,” Auditor General DeFoor said. […]

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Announcements April 26, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

HARRISBURG – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12. “It’s hard to understate the importance of financial literacy in today’s world,” said Harrisburg University President, Dr. […]

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Be Money Smart April 22, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Latest ‘Money $mart Monday’ Provides Money Management Tips for Youth and Young Adults

HARRISBURG, PA – To celebrate National Financial Literacy Month, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and PSECU today released another ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help youth and young adults develop money management skills for the future. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is essential for Pennsylvania’s future financial success,” Auditor General […]

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Be Money Smart April 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Second ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Financial Tips for Older Adults

HARRISBURG, Pa. –  Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, along with PSECU, today released the second ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed at helping older Pennsylvanians save for retirement, recognize scams and protect against financial exploitation.   “It’s never too late to learn how to ‘Be Money $mart’,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Scammers are getting more creative […]

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