The challenging economy has affected families nationwide in all levels of socio-economic status. Many are families are facing difficulties preparing for the new school year and back-to-school season. With the job loss rate on the rise and the housing market in continued instability, finances are on the minds of most.
State Farm and Univision have joined forces for Cuentas Claras–a series of town hall meetings aimed at educating and empowering Latinos across the country about their finances. These Spanish-language forums are free to the public and offered in select cities across the country. Attendees of the town hall meeting will learn about credit, building financial wealth, foreclosure prevention and will answer questions about money.
The first “Cuentas Claras” town hall meeting was held July 23 at Teatro Natives in Queens, New York. Running through November, the initiative will present forums in San Antonio, El Paso, Oakland, Phoenix, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. (To learn more information about the town hall meetings, click: HERE).
Social media is also playing a key role in the new initiative. Both Univision and State Farm are promoting the initiative online – Univision via its local digital media properties and State Farm through State Farm Latino on Facebook. Promotions are also airing on Univision Radio stations in the markets where “Cuentas Claras” meetings will be held.
In continuing social media efforts, State Farm is sponsoring a Cuentas Claras conversation on Twitter this Thursday from 9-10 PM EST. This is the perfect forum for savvy Latina (and non-Latina) women and moms to not only share their own tips, but to also receive invaluable advice on how to improve their family’s financial situation.
Join State Farm, Latina Mom Bloggers, and a group of fabulous panelists as we discuss how to establish and maintain good credit, the importance of saving money, applying for loans and more. Of course, there will be lots of fun prizes too, including a $100 gift card!
Party Details
What: State Farm Twitter party
When: Thursday, August 18 from 9-10 PM EST
Where: Twitter
Hashtag: #MiDinero
Prizes: Lots of fun prizes, including a $100 gift card! Please see official rules.
RSVP: To be eligible to win prizes, you must RSVP here.
When: Thursday, August 18 from 9-10 PM EST
Where: Twitter
Hashtag: #MiDinero
Prizes: Lots of fun prizes, including a $100 gift card! Please see official rules.
RSVP: To be eligible to win prizes, you must RSVP here.
Who to Follow
Panelists: @JoscelynRC @mami2mommy @CuponeandoLive @ohMariana
Brand Panelists: @statefarm @univision
Moderators: @jollymom @eva_smith @latinomarketing @latinamomblogs @hispanicize
Panelists: @JoscelynRC @mami2mommy @CuponeandoLive @ohMariana
Brand Panelists: @statefarm @univision
Moderators: @jollymom @eva_smith @latinomarketing @latinamomblogs @hispanicize
Answering Questions:
Mary Parada, State Farm Agent
Mary Parada, State Farm Agent
Join the conversation and win great prizes
tomorrow night at 9-10 PM EST.
Don’t forget to RSVP to be eligible to win prizes,
RSVP here.
See you there!
I need some help with money management. I will join the Twitter party. Thanks.
Absolutely a subject on everyone’s mind nowadays…$$$. Informative twitter party so I will check it out.
What a great initiative. this is vital especially for the young adults.
Hooray for Univision and State Farm. Financial education is so important.
It sounds very interesting! thanks for sharing, I will join for sure!
It’s great to see State Farm & Univision teaming up on a great initiative.
if only we had these resources when we were starting college!! our money situation might be a bit different today!
This looks like a great idea! So bummed I can’t participate tonight.
Fabulous idea! I shared with FB folks, and will try to make it. 🙂
What a great idea! We could all use a little money advice! 🙂
I missed out on the twitter party but I’m glad to know there’s going to be a Cuentas Claras forum in my city so I can spread the word!