National Consumer Protection Week – March 2-8

The 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week, which highlights consumer protection and eduction efforts across the country, will take place from March 2 through March 8.  This year’s theme is “Financial Literacy:  A Sound Investment”.  It is meant to encourage consumers to take steps to build a firm financial foundation.  Many federal, state and local governements and national consumer organizations are trying to raise awareness of the importance of financial education and literacy.