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Regionally Speaking: NWI financial advisor offers tips during National Financial Literacy Month

Lakeshore Public Media | By Dee Dotson
Published April 18, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT

A lack of financial literacy cost the average American $1,819 in 2022 – the highest amount since the National Financial Educators Council started keeping track of financial literacy statistics.
Unfortunately, only 25 percent of American adults have received a true financial literacy education. To celebrate National Financial Literacy Month, Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson speaks to local financial advisor Greg Hammer about some areas where people lose money unnecessarily and oftentimes, unknowingly. Greg also offers tips to help boost our financial IQ and provide insight on additional ways to further improve financial literacy.
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Dee Dotson
As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.
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