With October being National Financial Planning Month and about 45 percent of U.S. adults grading their knowledge of personal finance a “C” or worse, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018's Most & Least Financially Savvy States as well as accompanying videos.
In order to determine where Americans practice the best money habits, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics that speak to their residents’ financial savvy or the lack thereof. The data set ranges from annual savings-account average to personal-bankruptcy rate to credit-card debt as a share of income.
Financial Savvy in Utah (1=Most; 25=Avg.)
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/most-and-least-financially-savvy-states/20496/
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Secretary Perdue in New York City TODAY and Tomorrow
(Washington, D.C., September 26, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in New York City today and tomorrow, Thursday, September 27th. Secretary Perdue will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, visit the Central Park Zoo, and participate in The Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum.
Secretary Perdue to ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. He will be joined by farmers, ranchers, producers, and industry leaders he has met while travelling across the country as Secretary.
WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, September 26th beginning at 4:00pm ET
WHERE: The New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
*NOTE: This event is by invitation only but will be livestreamed on the NYSE website.
Secretary Perdue to visit the Central Park Zoo
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will visit the Central Park Zoo to meet with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service employees and tour the zoo. Following the visit, Secretary Perdue will participate in a media availability.
WHEN: Thursday, September 27th beginning at 10:35am ET
WHERE: Central Park Zoo, East 64th St and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021
* NOTE: Media interested in attending this event must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov by Wednesday, September 26th at 5:00pm ET.
Secretary Perdue to participate in the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum conversation
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will participate in an on-stage interview with Gerard Baker, Editor at large of the Wall Street Journal, followed by a brief Q&A discussion moderated by John Bussey, Associate Editor of the Wall Street Journal.
WHEN: Thursday, September 27th beginning at 5:10pm ET
WHERE: InterContinental New York Barclay, 111 East 48
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Miss America 2019’s Platform Highlights Education Opportunity and Dedication to the Arts
WASHINGTON, DC (September 26, 2018) – The newly crowned Miss America 2019 will join CER’s 25th Anniversary Summit and Gala Dinner as keynote speaker, to share her vision for education and her commitment to making that part of her crowning year.
“We are so thrilled that Nia Franklin was recognized for her many talents and social commitment to education and honored that she will join this critical event. Her contribution to this special convening will enable us to broaden our work as we coalesce to build ‘Road to Innovation for One America,’ across all sectors, and education levels,” said Jeanne Allen, CER’s Founder and CEO.
“Nia shares our vision, best articulated by our sponsoring partner GSV, that to address society’s greatest challenge we must ensure that ‘everyone has equal opportunity to participate in the future,’” added Allen.
Miss America Nia Franklin, 25, proclaimed in the competition that, “As Miss America I will continue my work to make sure students across this nation have access to a quality education.” She is a role model for all, particularly women, of what educational opportunity combined with hard work can do.
Franklin received her Bachelor of Arts in music theory and composition from East Carolina University and her Master’s degree in music composition from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). She was also a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education in New York and worked at Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City.
Franklin explained her passion for the arts as a means to bring Americans together and improve student performance, saying, “I grew up at a predominantly Caucasian school and there was only a 5% minority and I felt out of place so much because of the color of my skin. But growing up, I found my love of arts, and through music that helped me to feel positive about myself and about who I was.”
CER’s Summit partners include GSV and Arizona State University, and is sponsored by Strada Education Network, Whittle School & Studios and dozens of other major education, tech and business organizations. Franklin will appear at the CER Silver Summit and Gala which will feature the leading authorities and influencers in education technology, policy and innovation. More information is available at www.edreform.com.
To coordinate interviews or to obtain a media credential to attend CER’s 25th Anniversary Summit, please contact Andrew Ricci at andrew@ricconstrategic.com.
