Ahead of National Financial Awareness Day on Friday, August 14, 2026, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division published consumer tips on Aug. 11, 2026, about budgeting, automatic savings, trusted contacts, and asking questions before investing.
This article restates TDCI’s public tips. It is informational only. It does not recommend securities, promise investment results, or promise insurance coverage.
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By All Seasons Insurance Group
What is National Financial Awareness Day on TDCI’s calendar?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 11, 2026 |
| Observance | National Financial Awareness Day — Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| TDCI division | Securities Division |
| Tip themes | Budget, automatic savings, trusted contact, ask questions / BrokerCheck |
| Securities phone | (615) 741-2947 or 800-863-9117 |
| Securities email | [email protected] |
Commissioner Carter Lawrence urged Tennesseans to save for a rainy day. Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Bowling highlighted household budgets, automatic savings, and establishing a trusted contact.
Which TDCI division published the Aug. 14 tips?
The Securities Division. Director of Investor Education Rachel Carden also published a related consumer blog entry, according to the release.
What budgeting tip does TDCI highlight?
Create and stick to a written household budget, use tracking apps if they help, ask how and why money is spent, and prioritize spending.
What does TDCI say about automatic savings?
Automate deposits through a 401(k) or at a bank or credit union. TDCI’s example notes $50 a month becomes $600 a year and $3,000 after five years, plus compounded interest.
What is a trusted contact?
An authorized person a financial firm can contact in limited circumstances — for example, when the firm has concerns about account activity and cannot reach the investor. It may be a family member, attorney, accountant, or another trusted third party.
How do these tips relate to insurance coverage?
They are financial-planning and investor-protection tips. Separately, households still review homeowners, auto, life, and disability policies. Do not mix securities advice with insurance forms.
How can Tennesseans contact TDCI’s Securities team?
Call (615) 741-2947 or 800-863-9117, or email [email protected].
Does this article recommend a specific investment or insurance product?
No. It restates TDCI’s Aug. 11, 2026 tips. For an insurance policy review, call 865-263-1400 or use asigtn.com/get-a-quote/.
Seasons change. So should your coverage.
