Money Smart Week is a national initiative between the American Library Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to provide financial literacy programming to help members of the community better manage their personal finances. Over 1000 libraries in the United State participate, and the number continues to grow.
This guide is your source for tips, tricks, handouts, and event information on financial literacy. Explore these resources to ensure you are equipped to handle any situation involving money.
Wells Fargo Bank;First National Bank of St. Augustine; Exchange Bank;Atlantic Bank;First Union National Bank;Wachovia Bank
St Augustine Town Plan Historic District
The Wells Fargo Bank is located in St Augustine, Florida. The building was constructed in 1928 and known as the First National Bank of St. Augustine. It reopened after 1929 as the Exchange Bank for several years. It later became Atlantic Bank, and then, First Union. First Union National Bank later merged with Wachovia Bank, then was bought out by Wells Fargo. This is a contributing building on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS #70000847).
Post Card of the Florida State Bank, Jacksonville, Florida 1900's. Richard Mette Collection.
1985
Welcome to Jacksonville. Tolls. An editorial cartoon by Ed Gamble, the cartoon references Santa Claus, with his reindeer and sleigh, digging in his pocket for toll money. Box: 8 Folder: 1
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Change Your Job, Change Your Life by Watch: "401(K) Magic"
Few people can build a fortune overnight-but everyone can build a fortune over time. Whether you are still in school or approaching retirement, the tips in this program from finance guru Steve Mazda will show you how to take charge of your financial future and build wealth throughout your lifetime. This program is designed to give you simple yet powerful financial information that will inspire you to take control of your money and show you how to retire in style!
Watch: "Minimalism"
Can true happiness and success be measured by material possessions? What is the personal and global impact of our consumer culture? Is there an alternative? "Minimalism" examines the many aspects of the growing minimalism movement that is challenging our compulsory consumerism and seeking a different path.
Watch: "Financial Fitness"
For any wage earner learning the basic pitfalls of money management is a formidable task. It takes a steady course well researched and well monitored. Finding ones way to financial security and independence is everyone’s goal. In this important program we’ll share some of the tactics successful people use for staying fit financially.
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