New Foundation Tackles Financial Literacy Issues

Jan. 23, 2009 - PRLog -- The Community Financial Education Foundation (CFEF) announced today that it will begin offering services and programs designed to assist consumers with financial education development and budgeting tools. CFEF was created specifically to address the growing need for financial literacy programs within the broad spectrum of consumers desiring help in understanding and managing their finances.

The mission of the Community Financial Education Foundation is to work with leaders of the online lending industry to assist national, state, local and community groups with the on-going task of educating consumers of all ages about personal financial management and independence by providing online content and budgeting tools.

"We are excited about the prospect of helping people understand more about their finances and the importance of credit" commented new Community Financial Education Foundation Executive Director Miranda Harwell. "We believe financial literacy is absolutely vital for individuals and families. We are going to help however we can." she added.

CFEF will be actively soliciting participation from America's National Banks and their corresponding bank partners thus providing a resource for expanding operating capabilities and developing additional financial education programs and budgeting tools.

For more information, please contact Miranda Harwell, Executive Director at (202) 629-0363 or visit our website at www.communityfef.org