PBS to Air 2 TV Specials on Financial Literacy - TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 9, 2009)

Per Laura Levine, Executive Director of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy in Washington, DC:

Just a reminder that tomorrow evening (Wednesday, September 9, 2009), most PBS stations will air two new special TV segments that address timely Financial Literacy issues:

1. Sesame Workshop will present "Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times," a program designed to help families with young children communicate during time of economic insecurity. The program is hosted by Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, and Elmo; featuring Jump$tart friend Jean Chatzky. Scheduled to air on PBS at 8 PM Eastern (check your local listings). Click here for more information and to be linked to their website.
   
   
2. "Your Life, Your Money" produced by Jump$tart national partner, WNED Buffalo/Toronto, and hosted by Donald Faison, star of "Scrubs." Your Life, Your Money is aimed at young adults who want to get their financial lives on track. It features a number of financial experts, including Jump$tart friends Michelle Singletary and Beth Kobliner. Scheduled to air on PBS at 9 PM Eastern (check your local listings). Click here for more information and to be linked to their website.

Each of these websites will offer ongoing financial education resources. Be sure to tune in to watch live or set your DVR to record it!