Financial Literacy Month Spotlight: Eileen Maier-Jones, AFC®

My Work: Finance, financial awareness, financial fitness

My Roots: 1st generation immigrant to the U.S.

My Passion: Finance, fixing up / rehabbing houses

My Hero: Myself (50 year old woman who never gives up, raising 3 children essentially alone while my husband is gone for years with the Navy)

My Favorite Quote: “When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. (FDR)

My AdviceTo Someone Considering Becoming a Financial Counselor/Coach: “Once you have made up your mind, stick to it; there is no longer any ‘if’ or ‘but’.” (Napoleon Bonaparte)

My Question for Colleagues/Peers: Best opportunities for financial counselors in the Greater DC area?

Respond to Eileen’s question in the comments section below and follow AFCPE on social media to engage with our #FinLitMonth spotlight questions, tips and fun facts throughout the month of April.