Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Join us all week long for programming courtesy of Bolingbrook Bank & Trust and The Community Services Council, in partnership with First Midwest Bank.

Bank On It
Monday, April 23, 10 a.m.
Learn the ins and outs of opening a bank account. Registration required.

Borrowing Basics
Tuesday, April 24, 10 a.m.
Discover everything you need to know about loans. Registration required.

Keep It Safe
Wednesday, April 25, 10 a.m.
Safeguard yourself from identity theft, financial abuse, disasters ane more. Registration required.

Financial Recovery
Thursday, April 26, 10 a.m.
Assess your financial situation, and learn to develop a financial recovery plan. Registration required.

The above programs are brought to you by Bolingbrook Bank & Trust. Light refreshments will be served. 


The Home Buying Process
Monday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Get your home-buying questions answered by a panel of experts. Drop in; no registration required.

Mortgage Basics
Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m.
Learn the process for obtaining a mortgage. Drop in; no registration required.

Understanding Credit
Wednesday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Understand the advantages of credit, and learn steps to improve yours and other good credit practices. Drop in; no registration required.

Budgeting and Saving
Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m.
Discover how to create and manager a household budget and savings plan. Drop in; no registration required.

The above programs are brought to you by The Community Services Council (CSC). Questions? Please contact the CSC offices at 815.886.5000.