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Media industry

Invest now to prepare for your future by streaming the right financial news

More than half of those surveyed feel overwhelmed by their personal finances.

Over one-third of Americans say they're in worse financial shape than last year. [ more ]

CityAM

Marketing

Finfluencers are all the rage, and for good reason. Here's the five you should follow

'Finfluencers' are emerging to guide Gen Z on money matters through real-life case studies and practical advice on social media. [ more ]

New York Post

Media industry

Invest now to prepare for your future by streaming the right financial news

More than half of those surveyed feel overwhelmed by their personal finances.

Over one-third of Americans say they're in worse financial shape than last year. [ more ]

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#entrepreneurship

Forbes

Marketing

How To Build A Million Dollar Brand: This Under 30 Lister Shares Advice For Scaling A Digital Brand From $40 To $5 Million

To scale a business, it's crucial to constantly evaluate the sustainability of existing models and be open to pivoting towards more scalable options. [ more ]

Shopify

Bootstrapping

Money Management Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs (2024) - Shopify

Understanding finances is crucial for running a successful company. [ more ]

Forbes

Marketing

How To Build A Million Dollar Brand: This Under 30 Lister Shares Advice For Scaling A Digital Brand From $40 To $5 Million

To scale a business, it's crucial to constantly evaluate the sustainability of existing models and be open to pivoting towards more scalable options. [ more ]

Shopify

Bootstrapping

Money Management Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs (2024) - Shopify

Understanding finances is crucial for running a successful company. [ more ]

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#tiktok

The Drum

Marketing

How DBS Bank filled 'knowledge deficit' in personal finance with TableTok

DBS Bank's TableTok aimed to address financial illiteracy among Singaporean youths through TikTok. [ more ]

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Marketing

Don't believe these TikTok tax tips, say experts: Anyone who follows this is in for a world of hurt'

Beware of bad tax advice circulating on TikTok, potentially leading to penalties for inaccurate information.

The US tax code complexity makes it risky to rely on TikTok for tax advice without professional guidance. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

How DBS Bank filled 'knowledge deficit' in personal finance with TableTok

DBS Bank's TableTok aimed to address financial illiteracy among Singaporean youths through TikTok. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Marketing

Don't believe these TikTok tax tips, say experts: Anyone who follows this is in for a world of hurt'

Beware of bad tax advice circulating on TikTok, potentially leading to penalties for inaccurate information.

The US tax code complexity makes it risky to rely on TikTok for tax advice without professional guidance. [ more ]

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Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

4 weeks ago

Business

Successful Leadership Requires Women of Color to Be Financially Confident - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit leaders, particularly those of color and women, lack financial literacy which is crucial for strategic decision-making. [ more ]

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Business

A Boot Camp for 20-Somethings

Taking small steps in a financial boot camp can help individuals make better financial decisions. [ more ]

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Education

A Plan to Help Harlem Students Build Wealth: Start Them Off With $10,000

A nonprofit in NYC is launching a savings program, Wealth Builds, giving $10,000 to students in Harlem to address the racial wealth gap. [ more ]

Alleywatch

Startup companies

Goalsetter Raises $9.6M to Bring Financial Literacy Among Families to the Forefront Through Banks, Credit Unions, and Wealth Managers

States requiring financial literacy for high school graduation

Goalsetter's B2B financial literacy platform for institutions and families [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Education

Opinion | The Key to Better Math Education? Explaining Money.

Math in personal finance is crucial for everyday life understanding.

Top universities are integrating personal finance courses into their curriculums. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Education

A Plan to Help Harlem Students Build Wealth: Start Them Off With $10,000

A nonprofit in NYC is launching a savings program, Wealth Builds, giving $10,000 to students in Harlem to address the racial wealth gap. [ more ]

Alleywatch

Startup companies

Goalsetter Raises $9.6M to Bring Financial Literacy Among Families to the Forefront Through Banks, Credit Unions, and Wealth Managers

States requiring financial literacy for high school graduation

Goalsetter's B2B financial literacy platform for institutions and families [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Education

Opinion | The Key to Better Math Education? Explaining Money.

Math in personal finance is crucial for everyday life understanding.

Top universities are integrating personal finance courses into their curriculums. [ more ]

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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Six rules for successful financial life from Robert Kiyosaki's rich dad, poor dad

Financial literacy is vital for managing money effectively and escaping financial hardships quickly. [ more ]

Fast Company

Marketing

Don't look now but Gen Alpha already has billions in spending power-and they want Nike and Starbucks

Gen Alpha kids exhibit strong financial assertiveness and spending habits, driven by factors like easy digital transactions. [ more ]

Funcheap

JavaScript

2024 Summer Fun-Day Event w/ Flame Monroe (San Mateo)

Support the Elbow Room fundraiser by attending the 2024 Summer Fun-Day event with Flame's performance. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Business intelligence

Business Games to Try With Your Students | Entrepreneur

Gamification in education is growing, with a market expected to exceed $30 billion by 2025.

Business games provide engaging ways for students to learn entrepreneurial and financial skills in a risk-free environment. [ more ]

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SF real estate

APR vs. Interest Rate: What's the Difference Between These 2 Mortgage Terms?

APR is the total loan interest paid annually, while the interest rate is daily cost based on the mortgage balance.

Understanding these terms is crucial for mortgage applicants to make informed decisions. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Education

Ballot measure to require personal finance class in California high schools gathers steam

Campaign for personal finance as California high school graduation requirement gaining momentum

Tim Ranzetta's significant contribution and advocacy for personal finance education [ more ]

www.dailynews.com

Education

Ballot measure to require personal finance class in California high schools gathers steam

Personal finance as a California high school graduation requirement campaign gaining momentum with 900,000 signatures submitted.

Initiative led by Tim Ranzetta aims to incorporate money management into school curricula statewide. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Education

Ballot measure to require personal finance class in California high schools gathers steam

Campaign for personal finance as California high school graduation requirement gaining momentum

Tim Ranzetta's significant contribution and advocacy for personal finance education [ more ]

www.dailynews.com

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Education

Ballot measure to require personal finance class in California high schools gathers steam

Personal finance as a California high school graduation requirement campaign gaining momentum with 900,000 signatures submitted.

Initiative led by Tim Ranzetta aims to incorporate money management into school curricula statewide. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Education

Momentum is building to require California high schoolers to learn how to manage money

California is moving closer to requiring all public school students to take a financial literacy class before graduation.

The initiative for financial literacy in schools is supported by both a ballot measure and state legislation. [ more ]

New York Amsterdam News

Women in technology

Newark First Lady launches financial freedom program for women

Empowering women with financial literacy program in Newark

Collaboration with organizations for free financial education [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK news

Employees fell abandoned by lack of employer support

More than half of UK employees feel embarrassed about their financial literacy.

Only 46% of HR professionals actively promote financial openness at work. [ more ]

time.com

Social justice

Financial Literacy Is the Civil Rights Issue of This Generation

Financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation

Proper financial education is a tool for empowerment and social justice [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour 2024: Tony Gonsolin & Hunter Feduccia Tour Animal Shelter; Mookie Betts Leads Financial Literacy Workshop

Los Angeles Dodgers players Tony Gonsolin and Hunter Feduccia visited an animal shelter as part of the team's community tour.

Mookie Betts hosted a financial literacy workshop for high school students. [ more ]

Chalkbeat

5 months ago

Education

This Queens teacher is helping create the next generation of entrepreneurs

Lorena Izzo transitioned from being an accountant to becoming a teacher and has been teaching entrepreneurship for nearly 17 years.

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) provides Izzo with curriculum, professional development, mentors, and coaches for her students. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

The five biggest artificial intelligence trends for banking in 2024

AI is being rapidly integrated into the banking industry, particularly in areas like fraud detection and customer experience.

Banks will use AI to improve financial literacy support, personalized insights, and security in banking apps. [ more ]

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Education

More States Now Require Financial Literacy Classes in High Schools

A growing number of states are requiring financial literacy classes for high school students.

Only 7 states currently earn an A grade for their personal finance education requirements. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Parenting

6 Financial Investments to Set Up Your Child for Success | Entrepreneur

Teaching kids how to handle money early on is an investment that pays off in the long run

Financial literacy provides children with valuable skills and knowledge for managing their finances and making sound financial decisions [ more ]

Scary Mommy

7 months ago

Parenting

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know "Money Doesn't Grow On Trees"

Parents of tweens and teens often struggle with managing their children's spending habits.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and her husband prioritize teaching their children about the value of money despite their own success.

Gellar believes that financial literacy is more important to kids today than it was in previous generations. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Education

More States Now Require Financial Literacy Classes in High Schools

A growing number of states are requiring financial literacy classes for high school students.

Only 7 states currently earn an A grade for their personal finance education requirements. [ more ]

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