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This Joint Resolution officially designates April of every year as "Financial Literacy Month" in New Jersey, aiming to enhance the public's understanding of crucial financial topics like managing credit, saving money, handling debt, and achieving homeownership, ultimately increasing the likelihood of individual financial success. The resolution acknowledges the national recognition of April as Financial Literacy Month, which began with the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and was later expanded and supported by organizations like the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy and the U.S. Senate, highlighting the importance of financial education to prevent negative consequences stemming from a lack of financial knowledge. Furthermore, it respectfully requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging schools, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and citizens to participate in activities and programs that promote financial literacy throughout the month.