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Financial Literacy Month was first started in 2000 by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Finance Literacy. In 2004, the U.S. Senate passed Resolution 316 which officially declared April as National Financial Literacy Month. By 2006, the Financial Literacy and Education Commission started a strategy that outlined outreach and educational goals for both the private and public sectors to help Americans improve their understanding of financial issues such as managing credit, savings and home ownership.

In Stuff About Money: No BS Financial Advice for Regular People, more than two dozen financial professionals deliver no-BS basic money management tips that can help you boost your financial confidence and sleep a little better at night. From real estate and retirement to insurance and savings, Stuff About Money gives you the basics on how to better manage your money and financial life.

You’ll learn things such as:

• Why you need to have an emergency fund in place.
• How saving even small sums regularly over time can add up big through compounding.
• How much you’ll need in retirement and how much you should save monthly.
• Why you need to open and fund a Roth IRA now.
• Why renting may sometimes be a better idea than buying a house.
• Why term life insurance is so cheap there’s no reason not to have it.
• How you can save big on auto, home and health insurance premiums by raising your deductibles.
• Why the stock market is still the best long term place to put your money.
• Why you should track your net worth no matter how little it may be.
• Why you should create separate savings accounts for separate goals.
• How overspending on vehicles can impact your long-term financial future.
• How dividing every paycheck can ensure you’re putting money in the right places.

If you’re looking for quick, easy-to-implement ways to boost your financial security, you can find it in this book.

As one of the most beautiful light displays in the country, it attracts over 100,000 visitors every year and features century-old oak trees adorned in thousands of lights.

There are also a number of exhibits and attractions including a 20-minute Laser Light Show, a ’50s Retro Christmas exhibit,  a Dripping Snow exhibit and the multimedia Cajun Night Before Christmas which puts a local twist on the holiday classic.

The walking tour through the Botanical Gardens features a children’s theme park with rides, live entertainment and great food. Admission is $7 and children under three get in free.

For more information visit the web site.

Here are some of the great offers you can get today:

FEATURED LOCAL NEW ORLEANS DEALS

• $19 for three Vinyasa Yoga Classes at Explore Yoga [Living Social]
• $12 for $25 to spend on Cajun fare at the Smokin Grape [Living Social]
• $5 for $10 to spend on used children’s apparel at SnickerDoodles [Living Social]
• $60 for two hours of house cleaning at Heather’s Home and Office Cleaning [Living Social]
• $10 for $20 to spend on sports merchandise at Fanatics [Living Social]
• $49 for one pair of glasses at Eyefly [Living Social]
• $25 for $50 to spend on designer clothing and accessories at Bluefly.com [Living Social]
• $20 for $40 of unique and personalized gifts at Redenvelope.com [Living Social]

• $10 for $20 worth of upscale cafe fare at Cafe Fresca [Groupon]
• $29 for admission for two to the Santa Pub Crawl from Krewe of Kringle on December 10 [Groupon]
• $85 for a pair of Emporio Armani sunglasses from Beach Camera [Groupon]
• One or two night packages for two with gift basket and tour at Hotel Storyville [Groupon]

• $69 for $300 – two Giclee art prints [Dealster]
• $15 for $30 worth of handmade designer handbags [Dealster]
• $42 for Lady Gaga bluetooth headset [Dealster]

Scroll through the link below for today’s Groupon Getaway deals offering up to 65% off on travel deals:

OTHER LOCAL NEW ORLEANS DEALS

• $49 for two months of unlimited membership and tanning at Snap Fitness [Bargain Bee]
• $20 for a car wash and polish ($40 value) plus additional options at Klean King [Bargain Bee]
• $6 for $12 worth of food, drinks and yogurt in Slidell [Bargain Bee]
• $75 for one session of needleless botox [Bargain Bee]

• $25 for $50 in certificates to Greek Isle [ABC26/NOLA 38 Local Flavor Savors]
• $15 for $30 in certificates to K Gee’s [ABC26/NOLA 38 Local Flavor Savors]
• $20 for $40 in certificates to Coco Bamboo [ABC26/NOLA 38 Local Flavor Savors]
• $25 for $50 in certificates to Nuccio’s [ABC26/NOLA 38 Local Flavor Savors]
• $25 for $50 in certificates to the River House Restaurant [ABC26/NOLA 38 Local Flavor Savors]
• $15 for $30 in certificates to Brocato’s Eat Dat [ABC26/NOLA 38 Local Flavor Savors]

• $15 for 24 mini cupcakes at the Kupcake Factory [Yollar]

• $5 for $10 worth of food and drink at Quiznos [Cajun Daily Deals]

• $25 for $50 in food and drinks at the Harbor [New Orleans Perks]
• $6 for $12 at yummy Creations Frozen Yogurt [New Orleans Perks]

• $12 for an oil change at Keith’s Auto & Truck Repair Service ($25 value) [Double Take Deals]
• $10 for $20 worth of dining at Cafe Taormina [Double Take Deals]
• $20 for $40 worth of food at Rotolo’s [Double Take Deals]
• $37.50 for a Bellissimo Signature Massage or Facial ($75 value) [Double Take Deals]
• $10 for $20 worth of food at Rooba’s Crescent Spoon Cafe [Double Take Deals]
• $10 for $20 at Lee’s Famous Hamburgers [Double Take Deals]
• $15 for $30 worth of casual dining at Wow Cafe & Wingery [Double Take Deals]

• $37.50 for $75 worth of food at Broussard’s Restaurant and Courtyard [Half off Deals]
• $25 for $50 at Tax Help NOLA LLC [Half off Deals]
• 60% off at Canvas People [Half off Deals]
• $18.80 for $47 worth of stuff at Kas’mere Cosmetics [Half off Deals]
• $25 for $50 certificate to Audubon Clubhouse [Half off Deals]
• $25 for $50 certificate to Grand Isle Restaurant [Half off Deals]
• $30 for $60 certificate to New Orleans Cruisers [Half off Deals]

• $32 for $64 for family 4-pack and Audubon Insectarium [WNOE Half Price Mall]
• $55 for $160 in certificates for DOJO Performance Training [WNOE Half Price Mall]

• $69.50 for $139 in certificates to Don Bohn GMC [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]
• $25 for $50 in certificates to Grand Isle Restaurant [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]
• $187.50 for $375 in certificates to Nicoll’s Limousine Service [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]
• $25 for $50 in certificates to Salon Zoe [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]
• $25 for $50 in certificates to the Olive Branch Cafe [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]
• $15 for $30 in tickets to the RMMA 21 at Harrah’s Casino [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]
• $44.50 for the $89 Tiki Zipline in Denham Springs [Lagniappe Mall/WRNO]

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All held in celebration of the almighty po-boy, the festival features great food, live music and more. There are 45 food booths in all featuring food from such restaurants as Cafe Reconcile, Boucherie, Palace Cafe, Squeal, GW Fins, Bourbon House and Jacques-Imo’s.

There is also great music on three stages. Some of this year’s performers include: Los Poboycitos, Rebirth Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, Papa Grows Funk, Revivalists, 101 Runners and Mia Borders.

The festival takes place on the lower end of Oak Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit the web site.

For more information visit the Facebook page.

The event runs from November 16-20, 2011 and features 63 performing groups and over 150 performing shows at 22 venues across the city.

There’s also a parade that rolls on November 19 and a Free-For-All tent in the Marigny which hosts FREE shows and has all kinds of activities and a marketplace.

For more information on the New Orleans Fringe Theater Festival and a full schedule of events, visit the web site.

The event has grown so big that it’s essentially a mini theme park with an entire English village featuring over 100 shops, 50 shows and dozens of demonstrations every day. There are shows with comedy, drama and action (including real jousting!) and you can meet characters like peasants, merchants, nobles, kings and even Queen Elizabeth. There are also special theme weekends.

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 11. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the web site.

It’s their monthly concert series and features music by the Tin Men.

The concerts are $10 at the door and FREE for TNOC members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the music runs from 6-8 p.m.

For more information, visit the web site.

Some of the coupons include:

• 2 365 yogurts for $1
• $1 off 365 ricotta cheese
• $1 off organic chicken breast strips

For more deals and discounts at Whole Foods Market, check out The Whole Deal.

The dates and locations include: November 1 (800 S. Clearview Pkwy.), November 8 (1000 W. Esplanade, Kenner), November 29 (61107 Airport Rd., Slidell). All clinics take place from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook page.