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Consumer Resource Center

Money Smart Town Hall: Strengthening Financial Readiness and Well-Being for Veterans and Their Families

Event Date
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
Location
Webinar, Webex

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will jointly host a virtual Money Smart Town Hall in recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month. This event will explore key resources and initiatives that help strengthen financial education and overall financial well-being among Veterans and their families.  

Discussion topics include:

  • How financial education helps reduce financial stress and improve well-being among Veterans
  • How FDIC Money Smart and How Money Smart Are You? can be used to help Veterans learn about everyday financial topics and detect and prevent fraud, including Veteran benefit scams 

For nearly 25 years, FDIC Money Smart has provided free, non-copyrighted, high-quality resources for banks, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to empower people with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions. The Money Smart suite includes instructor-led curricula for all age groups and small businesses, as well as How Money Smart Are You?—14 self-paced games on everyday financial topics.

Learn more at fdic.gov/moneysmart, and follow the link below to register.

Presenters:

  • Dr. Eric Elbogen, Program Director, National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET), Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
  • Cristina Miranda, Senior Consumer Education Specialist, FDIC
  • Yolanda Thomas, Senior Financial Analyst, FDIC
  • Deva Tarin, Consumer Education Specialist, FDIC

When:

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Where:

Webinar. Registration information below.

Who should attend?

Organizations that serve Veterans and their families, including banks, credit unions, community development financial Institutions, nonprofits, state, local, and federal government agencies interested in promoting financial education as part of their community development efforts.

Registration Information:

To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.

REGISTER

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email ConsumerEducation@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: November 5, 2025