Delaware Financial Literacy Institute

Delaware Financial Literacy Institute and The Money School provide valuable programs to the community. Helping individuals learn to manage their money for many different purposes, such as, starting a business, buying a home, saving for the future, and planning retirement. Ronni and her Team also support Veterans and Small Business owners through additional educational & support programs. Check out DFLI and The Money School for the many varied programs & support they have provided to the community for over 17 years! www.dfli.org
~Yvette O.

I've been involved with the DFLI, since 2003. As a small business owner, DFLI has provided countless opportunities for me to earn, learn and grow my business. I have benefited from entrepreneurship conferences and programs, the financial management programs for my business and personal matters and built an incredibly powerful network of friends and referrals.
Their impact is felt throughout the entire state of Delaware. The countless stories of people who have become financially fit, because of the hundreds of classes available, are too many to mention here.

Delaware Financial Literacy Institute helped me learn about my credit score and how to improve it. They were nonjudgmental and accessible.

This organization has become a premier financial training program for many Delawareans. I have watched over the years how this organization has become a well-oiled machine in teaching people how to manage their money, how to get out of debt, how to face life's hardships and move on to a better life. Many of the participants have become successful entrepreneurs running their own businesses. It is so inspiring to see the pride they take in becoming what they only dreamed about in years past. I know that my donation dollars are being well-spent. I am proud to be a small part of this organization in my small way.

An amazing organization offering an incredible array of classes for all ages.

I work with K-12 students and their teachers every day with financial literacy. Often, students come to class and ask questions that their parent or grandparent told them to ask. It doesn't matter if you are 5 or 75, financial literacy is extremely important. The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute does an amazing job at reaching adults (and kids too) with classes and resources to help everyday people make improvements in their daily lives. Whether it's about protecting your credit, getting out of debt, or starting a business, DFLI has a program to fit the needs of almost everyone.

The DE $ School provides a wide variety of excellent resources and opportunities for people of all ages to become financially strong no matter what their background. From online or in person workshops to whole day events, the DE $ School is a model resource that I wish other states offered. I reside in neighboring PA and despite the distance both me and my teen daughters have benefited from the programs they offer.

The Money School does more that teach money skills. Through continuous education, it allows you to develop your skills, ask questions, and continue learning. It reaches out to women that often neglect themselves for others. Their courses reach a range of knowledge!

Classes offered at the Money School empowered me to make the right decisions to financial freedom.

The Money School gave me a foundation for my finances, a circle of wise and trusted friends, and helped me grow as a professional and as an investor! The work they do is fantastic, and I frankly wish everyone could have classes and mentors like this to guide them in the path to their successful financial futures!

Over the years I have attended many Money School classes and seminars and have found the teachers and advisors to be knowledgeable.
In it's early years it was envisioned to help women have a better understanding of financial matters that traditionally we were not as exposed to as men, but the concept has grown and the classes are varied, geared to many levels and good for any gender.

It was an excellent financial workshop , hope to be able assist others in need

I have had great learning experiences attending the money schools sessions . I have meet acquaintances and have had the opportunity to use what I learned after each session .The best class I like is budgeting , because one instructor stated if you write down every dime you spend you will be able to keep track of your out going money what worked for me was he stated do it just one day at a time my brain was able to wrap around this small concept lol.
Levine Coates

DFLI is truly a great nonprofit. They have an dedicated staff who produce a wide variety of fabulous financial education programs and events throughout the year for the entire State of Delaware. The largest programs and perhaps most well known are the From Purses to Portfolios Program and The Money School. "Purses" is financial education designed for women and The Money School offers almost 700 free financial education classes annually - both are wonderful resources that build up our community in such difficult economic times. Check them out....www.dfli.org

I have had the wonderful opportunity to attend the first financial literacy conference a few years ago and became 'hooked" on the life-changing experiences I have received as a result. I have learned so much about finances, budgeting, getting out of debt, savings, and credit repair, etc. I am so amazed that there is an organization that truly cares about the financial health of our community and works tirelessly to provide the tools to guide you to financial success. The program is administered through excellence under the leadership of Ronni Cohen and her talented staff. The volunteer instructors donate their valuable time to share their expertise at no cost to the students who attend the excellent classes presented throughout the year. I am advocate for this great program, telling people wherever I go about the DFLI and the Money school classes. My affliation with the agency, first as a student, then as a volunteer and advocate, has been life-changing. My knowledge has increased about finances; I have experienced more joy as a volunteer: my own personal self-esteem has improved through the support and confidence I have gained from the program. Additionally, I have met new friends and had very positive experiences through DFLI and the Delaware Money School. Wonderful job, well deserving of recognition. Meta McGhee

I had the honor of working closely with this organization and was their "Executive on Loan" for a little over 2 years. The Executive Director, Ronni Cohen, is one of the most hard working, caring, genuine, and professional women whom I have had the pleasure of meeting. I am thankful to be able to call her a dear friend. Her staff shares the same passion, enthusiasm, and dedication as Ronni. Their signature program, From Purses to Portfolios, has grown to attract thousands of like-minded women (and men) to take control of their financial lives. Because of this program, they now have a more financially stable future; even in these trying economic times. The community who gets involved in their programs have the tools and resources to become more savvy in regard to their personal finances. DFLI offers hundreds of FREE Financial Education classes which vary greatly and touch on many topics. The diversity of their classes have helped many thousands of people, whether they are in the low to moderate income bracket, middle income, or upper income category. They teach everything; basic budgeting and savings classes, estate planning, investing, couponing, and the list goes on and on. DFLI holds events that are so well put together, organized, and cover various topics that are relevant to today's current economic conditions. They have Money Clubs which bring people together to share success stories and ideas on how to save money, find deals, buckle down on nonessential shopping, and setting realistic savings goals as a group. These groups encourage one another to make a plan and inspires them to stick to it. I cannot say enough about this AMAZING organization who helps people improve their lives and gives them the support that they need to do so. DFLI will forever be near and dear to my heart!

For over 15 years the citizens of Delaware have enjoyed the resource of The Delaware Money School, a unique program in itself. However, DFLI, proud parent of The Money School, never "sits on it's laurels" -- the staff looks and listens for opportunities to assist. Ideas from the community are welcome. Once identifying the need, a solution is actively sought. The diversity of programs created over the years attest to this; bank at school, youth entreprenuers, financial literacy programs within the prison population, Purses to Portfolios, Money Clubs and the list goes on. This is an excellent non-profit with a strong board and a creative and dedicated staff!

As a board member of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute, I get to see the positive impact of the, oh so many programs, that they sponsor. The work they do with limited resources and staff and a cadre of unpaid volunteers is simply amazing. Financial literacy; women's empowerment; small business support and networking; youth programs; savings program - they do it all!

I sent my 9 year old to Chasing the Dream camp by DFLI and the Money school and she now has a profitable business at www.preciouspillows.net . It has pulled our family to gether to make a successful business and each of our 4 children work their new business. You have been a blessing to us and so many others. They also gave us the opportunity to go to Atlanta to an Entrepreneur Consortium that was incredible. Learning form the best... they are the kind of people I want influencing my children. Thanks for all you do!! Alyssa

DFLI creates educational opportunities surrounding finances all over the state of Delaware. Through the Delaware Money, 100s of free classes in topics from basic budgeting to investing, savings to the stock market are offered. I've been taking Money School classes since 2008, and I've benefited enormously. I am wiser about my finances, I track my spending and have increased my savings, and I've taken a more active interest in my retirement account as offered by my work place. The staff at DFLI work tirelessly to provide useful programs, advice and support for people across the financial spectrum. I've met such a great bunch of like-minded people, serious about getting serious about their finances, whether that was a baby emergency fund, a vast stock portfolio or anything in between. No one is out of place at a Money School class, so long as you are breathing and have an interested in improving your financial life.

The Money School has great, free programs for anyone who wants to increase their financial knowledge in several different areas such as: Money Clubs, home ownership, using credit wisely, investing, saving and more. The seminars are usually one class sessions taught by professionals in the field. The Money School also has a very knowledgeable and friendly staff who are a great source of information. I have learned so much from The Money School and you can also. Did I mention that it is free?!

This is a very GREAT program. Keep up the GOOD work everyone.

DFLI provided free bugeting classes through The Money School that have become life changing. When I realized that I was not managing my finances enough to pay all the bills each month, I decided to ask for help. DFLI answered my call. My particular situation was because of underemployment, but I met people in my classes with different situations representing a diverse population of DE. The class was positive and encouraging experience that gave me the skills to manage the money I earn, pay my bills every month and get out of debt! I began to take more of the various Money School classes that are offered all over the State of DE. DFLI is providing a valuable service to the citizens of DE. The easy to enroll online system, friendly instructors, free cost and self enrichment are the reasons I continue to support DFLI six years later.

The Money School has been an excellent, free resource for our 106 members which are sent quarterly information from the Money School. The information delineates workshop schedules for all 3 counties for consumers to invest, budget, save money as well as homeowners refinancing and entrepreneurship- beginning, advanced skills, resources and funding and so much more including a state wide conference targeting women and financial management skills.

I was struggling trying to find was to save money and make better money choices. This agency helped me not be afraid of money and take charge of my finances. I learned what triggers me to spend and ways to deal with that. How to invest my money. They have programs for small business education, divorce help and so much more when it comes to making you money work for you.