Expanding the Realm of Consumer Protection through Education

This blog is dedicated to my project entitled "Expanding the Realm of Consumer Protection through Education: The Case of Microfinance in Kenya" sponsored by the Judith Lee Stronanch Baccalaureate Prize at the University of California, Berkeley. I will be posting information to document the progress of my project to increase knowledge about microfinance, to foster collaboration among consumer advocacy networks, and to contribute to current consumer education campaigns.

Tuesday 12 June 2012

April 2012 National Financial Capability Month: Who Knew?

President Barack Obama named April 2012 as the National Financial Capability Month in the United States. Who knew?!?!

The president announced that "[d]uring National Financial Capability Month, we recommit to ensuring everyone has access to the information and tools that empower them to operate safely and smartly in the marketplace." You can read his proclamation by clicking here.

Throughout this blog, I have discussed financial literacy within the microfinance industry, but it is becoming a global issue for ALL consumers, especially with the troubled economies of the world.

Expand your financial capabilities by exploring these free financial resources provided by the US government at

1. www.MyMoney.gov

2. www.ConsumerFinance.gov

or call 1-888-MyMoney.