For many older adults, financial wisdom didn’t come from classrooms or dinner table conversations but from years of experience, mistakes and hard-won lessons. Now, Washington residents Verlincia Roach, 62, and Carol Fillmore, 79, are sharing what they wish they had known about saving, spending and building financial stability in hopes younger generations can avoid the same missteps.
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn Financial Literacy: Here’s How
Photo: phoomrat via 123RF As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. We need it for basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, and healthcare. It also allows us to enjoy life through hobbies, travel, and social activities with others. Saving for large purchases such as a car, house, or retirement takes planning. To […]
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Financial Literacy for Teens: How to Mold Savvy Spenders
September 9, 2024 Photo: milkos via 123RF Financial literacy is more important than ever. Because everything is digital, it’s easier to ignore the realities of your financial situation and avoid learning about financial best practices. Help your teen start off on the right foot with some basic education about personal finances. Bank Accounts A bank […]
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How JA Biztown is teaching financial literacy to students
Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Parents across the country often wonder what they can do to educate their children about finances in the early stages of life. While many rely on books, online saving games and budgeting spreadsheets few are aware that there are other options. The Junior Achievement non-profit organization’s finance park and “JA Biztown” […]
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‘Sammy the Saver’ comic book teaches children about financial literacy
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Four years ago Carl Brown began writing a story about a young boy named Sammy. He was not a regular boy. Sammy possessed an alter ego with a superpower that helped him and his friends to make smart financial decisions. With the help of a Citi Foundation grant […]
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Sammy the Saver: a superhero comic book teaching kids about financial literacy
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Four years ago, Carl Brown began writing a story about a young boy named Sammy. He was not a regular boy. Sammy possessed an alter ego with a superpower that helped him and his friends to make smart financial decisions. With the help of a Citi Foundation grant in 2023, […]