AR Finance AR Future

What is AR Finance AR Future?

The AR Finance AR Future initiative was developed in 2015. All AR Finance AR Future programs work to bring financial awareness and education to people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout Arkansas.

Click on the drop-down menus below to learn more about the office’s work in leading financial education efforts in Arkansas:

Arkansas Financial Education Commission

The office worked with Sen. Missy Irvin to write a bill creating a statewide Financial Education Commission during the regular session of the 93rd General Assembly. Thus, the Arkansas Financial Education Commission was established by Act 1025 of 2021.

To learn more about the work of the Arkansas Financial Education Commission, which is chaired by the Treasurer, visit arfinancialed.org.

AR Finance AR Future Wellness Initiative

The AR Finance AR Future Wellness Initiative offers free, easy-to-follow online courses that are tailored to your specific financial needs. Topics include basic budgeting, achieving savings goals, starting a small business and retirement planning. This initiative is a partnership between the Arkansas Financial Education Commission and the National Association of State Treasurers.

Central Arkansas Library System Partnership

In 2021, the office teamed up with the Central Arkansas Library System to offer free virtual webinars to people who want to learn more about basic financial topics and planning.

The Arkansas Financial Education Commission is continuing that partnership in 2022. For a link to available webinars, visit arfinancialed.org or this link.

Smart Women Smart Money

The office partnered with the State Financial Officers Foundation to offer Smart Women Smart Money (SWSM) conferences, with Arkansas being the first state outside of the conference’s home state of Idaho to host this conference in 2019. The office hosted the SWSM conferences each year through 2021 to help empower women of all ages and financial backgrounds to take charge of their financial well-being.

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AR College Saver

In October 2019, the office announced a statewide partnership with the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Student Loan Authority to introduce an online college planning center. ARCollegeSaver.org is a one-stop-shop for parents planning for their children’s higher education expenses.

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Educate Your Financial Future

In April 2020, the office announced “Educate Your Financial Future,” a book-reading initiative that focused on teaching children in grades pre-K through 12th about saving money and spending wisely.

A comprehensive book list for this initiative can be found here.


OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

The Treasurer’s office is committed to providing useful financial information for all Arkansans. Below are several sections with links leading to information that might be helpful for you, your family or your loved ones.

ARKANSAS SENIORS

Below are links compiled for our state’s senior population that provide financial tips to help them improve and enjoy their golden years.

YOUNG ADULTS & FAMILIES

From graduating high school to starting a family, the following links help provide financial resources for those just starting out.

VETERANS

Our military personnel and veterans are so important to our state, and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of some helpful websites directed to their specific needs.

HISPANIC ARKANSANS

A recent study showed that Hispanic Arkansans make up nearly 30% of all Arkansans who live in poverty. With help from local charities, we hope to assist our fellow Arkansans with tools that could help them improve their financial well-being.

RESIDENTS OF THE ARKANSAS DELTA REGION
  • Delta Circles – “committed to being a conduit of change to break the cycle of poverty and encourage an entrepreneurial mindset.”
    https://www.delta-circles.org/
  • Arkansas Economic Development Commission – Rural Services – The Division of Rural Services strives to assist citizens of rural Arkansas through in-house grant programs, funding opportunity research, information-sharing and educational opportunities through regional forums and the annual Arkansas Rural Development Conference. 
    https://www.arkansasedc.com/Rural-Services
  • Bank On Arkansas – Organization providing information on and supporting safe and affordable banking and credit union accounts to lower income families and Arkansans. 
    https://www.bankonar.org/
  • Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – The Federal Reserve promotes a healthy economy and financial stability. It provides frequent events and webinars that discuss issues related to Arkansans, and has a plethora of information on its blog and databases. 
    https://www.stlouisfed.org/