Senior Citizens Day, celebrated annually on October 1 in Canada and on August 21 in the United States, is a day to honor the contributions of senior citizens to our communities and raise awareness about the unique challenges they face.
Financial wellbeing is a core focus at Desert Financial
On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, we talk to Lisa Coram from Desert Financial. Lisa spends her time connecting and teaching valuable financial lessons to students and community members.
Financial literacy for disabled people: beyond the games
Did you catch the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games? This year’s event drew unprecedented global attention, with increased exposure and investment driving viewership to new heights.
Latin Heritage Month: by the numbers and beyond
Throughout September and October, North Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of those with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Financial acronyms are a barrier to improving financial literacy
Acronyms are popular on social media, where terms like "LOL" (laugh out loud), "BRB" (be right back), "FTW" (for the win) and "LMK" (let me know) are widely used and understood.
New research reveals most students lack financial literacy
A recent study by Auburn University in Alabama of 31,000 full-time undergraduate students reveals that most lack basic financial knowledge.
Your future membership: Meet Gen Alpha!
Just as we adapted to marketing to Gen Z, Gen Alpha has emerged with its own distinct needs, preferences and financial behaviors.
How can financial literacy contribute to global climate change goals?
The Paris Agreement, the international treaty on climate change, adopted in 2015 by 196 countries, seeks to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Credit Union of America is creating community connections
On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, Jordan Poland from Credit Union of America is out connecting with young people in the classroom and in the community each and every week.
This elementary school teacher makes her students rent their desks!
Meet Shelby Lattimore, the Charlotte, North Carolina 3rd grade teacher who is drawing international attention for her creative approach to teaching students how to be responsible with money.