A financial plan for fiscal year 2022-23 that values the remaining construction of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority’s Lake Ute water project at nearly $750 million was approved by the board of directors on Thursday. authority of public services. After a workshop in March, council chairman Mike Morris,Read More →
Caribbean students are encouraged to invest in the green energy sector. Associate Director, Sales and Business Development at CIBC FirstCaribbean International, Gregory Blackman, offered this advice to economics and accounting students at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, during an interactive financial literacy webinar hosted by theRead More →
BridgeYear Offers College Career Trial Alternatives Victoria Chen was a high school teacher and counselor when she realized she was part of an education system that did not support students who were not academically inclined or interested in learning. university. It was then that she co-founded BridgeYear, an organization createdRead More →
Red Deer teens invited to participate in free financial literacy event Teens in Red Deer and central Alberta can learn about financial literacy education at Enriched Academy’s Smart Money conference on May 12. Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participateRead More →
Global reinsurer SCOR has announced its collaboration with Onuu, an all-in-one banking and insurance solution in the United States. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Felix Ortiz and Ryan Wuerch, Onuu is designed for Americans of modest means, offering personalized membership with access to life insurance, credit and savings. In a pressRead More →
An innovative program launched during Financial Literacy Month a year ago welcomes a new class of 2022 of teens, adults and small business owners this month Kansas CityThis program provides essential financial planning and resources to underserved small business owners, adults and youth KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/Read More →
India is home to over 300 million blue collar workers, most of these workers are struggling with financial crisis due to lack of financial awareness and limited reach and access to easy financial solutions. While there are various companies offering financial assistance, not all of them cater to the financialRead More →
In 2018, India Simmons was jobless, homeless and doing what she could to make a difference. Today, her credit score is in the 700s and she is saving to buy a house. She attributes her success to the local nonprofit Common Wealth. “It’s been like a holistic blessing for me,”Read More →
As April’s Financial Literacy Month draws to a close, it’s a good time to review tips for consumers to improve their financial literacy. Many consumers reach adulthood without a clear understanding of financial literacy. Creating budgets, making smart investments, and financial planning for the future aren’t often taught in highRead More →
Rossland Council briefings for April 4 and 19. • The city held a public consultation on the 2022-26 budget and financial plan on April 19. Chief Financial Officer Mike Kennedy answered questions from the five residents who attended the meeting. Kennedy clarified city spending, tax structure and allocation for theRead More →
Money / Financial Planning cnythzl/Getty Images/iStockphoto If you think kids should learn more financial literacy before they graduate from high school, you’ve got plenty of company. The overwhelming majority of American adults say financial education should be mandatory in schools, according to a new survey from the National Endowment forRead More →
Tools for teaching and early exploration of economics You might think that a story about a hair salon can’t teach kids a complex subject like economics. But Andrew Hill, the Philadelphia Fed’s top educator, said you might be surprised. “Uncle Jed’s Barbershop is the story of a budding barber whoRead More →
After much stress and hard work, the City of Kimberley’s 2022-2026 Five-Year Financial Plan arrived at Council on Monday, April 25, 2022 for its first three readings. It will be adopted before May 15, 2022. As previously stated, property tax across all classes, from light industrial to residential, will beRead More →
(KGTV) – Whether it’s going to the grocery store, getting gas, or buying just about anything right now, we’ve all been hit by inflation. Our dollars don’t go that far these days, and as a result, there may be a need to refocus thoughts on wealth accumulation. As part ofRead More →
At tonight’s city council, the 2022 financial plan was presented. Finance, Legislation and Property Committee Chair Brent Budz said the city is leveraging the budget to invest in its infrastructure, the Saskatchewan Ave West project, and more. The unionization of RCMP members, however, threw a wrench into the council’s propertyRead More →
AUSTIN, TEXAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, unuan all-in-one banking and insurance solution, announced its first set of partnerships with some of the world’s most innovative and trusted companies, including Visa and AAA life insurance. These partners lay the groundwork for Onuu’s offerings, which will include access to products and services for the estimatedRead More →
West High School seniors Josh James, left, and Jacob Plamondon recently completed NCDE’s financial literacy pilot program, which helped them better manage their spending and saving habits. Photo/Carol Robidoux MANCHESTER, NH – Knowledge became power for West High School senior Jacob Plamondon. He says the opportunity to examine his spendingRead More →
City of Powell River councilors gave the first three readings of the five-year financial plan and property tax rate bylaw amid concerns expressed by a ratepayer. At a meeting on April 21, Acting Chief Financial Officer Mallory Denniston provided an overview of the five-year financial plan from 2022 to 2026Read More →
Today, unuan all-in-one banking and insurance solution, announced its first set of partnerships with some of the world’s most innovative and trusted companies, including Visa and AAA life insurance. These partners lay the groundwork for Onuu’s offerings, which will include access to products and services for the estimated 166 millionRead More →
AUSTIN, TEXAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 27, 2022– Today, unuan all-in-one banking and insurance solution, announced its first set of partnerships with some of the world’s most innovative and trusted companies, including Visa and AAA life insurance. These partners lay the groundwork for Onuu’s offerings, which will include access to products and servicesRead More →
Visa, AAA life insurance and SCOR join Unuu to bring education and financial resources to Americans of modest means AUSTIN, TEXAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, unuan all-in-one banking and insurance solution, announced its first set of partnerships with some of the world’s most innovative and trusted companies, including Visa and AAA life insurance.Read More →
People hope to be able to retire at some point in their lives as they progress through life. A pension scheme in india, also known as a retirement plan, allows you to set aside a percentage of your earnings during your working years to build a monetary reserve that willRead More →
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – Area residents will now have access to free online resources to help them manage their money, thanks to a unique partnership between Western Georgia University and Douglas County. The program – officially called “Fundamentals of Financial and Entrepreneurial Recovery” – was announced at the April 19 meetingRead More →
Don’t be pampered when more money comes get vigilant. Money is everyone’s primary need, and most of our daily activities are geared towards gaining or saving more wealth. But earning money and maintaining your financial situation are two different things. This page is important for you if you understand thisRead More →
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Lukautim Graun Program (LGP), partners with the Center of Excellence for Financial Inclusion (CEFI) to deliver financial literacy training to rural and remote communities in six provinces. On April 22, USAID’s LGP and CEFI partnered to train twenty-one participants asRead More →
Have your say on the draft annual business plan and budget 2022-2023 and on the draft long-term financial plan 2022/23-2031/32. Please provide your comments by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022. The rate freeze for the past two consecutive years has saved ratepayers $2.3 million in rates with noRead More →
Kelowna well positioned for growth and stability Kelowna City Council approved the final 2022 financial plan on Monday, April 25. An overall tax demand increase of 3.94% has been set. A 3.94% increase translates to an additional $86.47 per year, or $7.20 per month, for the municipal portion on anRead More →
Arlington, Virginia and Windsor, Connecticut, April 25, 2022―According to new findings from the 2022 Insurance Barometer study, conducted jointly by non-profit trade associations LIMRA and life happens, 2 out of 5 parents say they are barely or not at all financially well off. This is increasingly critical as most householdsRead More →
APRIL 25 – The upcoming Raya celebration in early May would mark a new start in the movement towards the endemic period – with all restrictions on business opening hours removed and prayer activities allowed without physical distancing, between others. However, the number of requests received by the Special EmployeesRead More →
Money / Financial Planning designer491/Getty Images/iStockphoto Two years after Americans were forced into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey of 1,600 working adults found 30% of people had no emergency savings set aside for unforeseen expenses. This number would likely be higher if the 40% of theRead More →
Approval from the Association of Banks in Lebanon is not required for the government to start implementing a plan, but experts say support from the banking sector could help resolve the crisis. The Association of Banks in Lebanon said on Saturday that it “completely rejects” the government’s latest draft financialRead More →
Online games have become one of the most popular ways for people to meet other people and have fun. It can be a great way to make new friends, socialize with an old friend, or even go on a date with the girl you’ve been watching all week. But don’tRead More →
AIA Insurance’s women’s program, “Aya Surakina AIA”, marks a new milestone in collaboration with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under its IFC-DFAT Women in Work aimed at empowering Sri Lankan women across the island by improvingRead More →
Livingston Public Library press release: April 21, 2022 In 2022, the month of April will be recognized as National Financial Literacy Month for its 19th year. Financial literacy is having both the knowledge and skills to manage your personal and household finances to set and achieve meaningful goals. Find outRead More →
Students at Lincoln and Mountain View colleges have free access to Banzai, an online program that lets them practice real-world money management, courtesy of Nusenda Credit Union. According to a press release from Nusenda, the credit union is providing access to the award-winning financial literacy program and content library toRead More →
Between inflation and an international conflict, Americans’ financial behavior will likely be affected for months to come, making financial literacy even more important. According to Primerica’s Middle-Income Financial Security Monitor Q1 2022, middle-income households remain concerned about inflation, with the majority indicating they are considering lifestyle changes to reduce spending.Read More →
A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Dr. Benjamin Amoah, has urged Ghanaians to develop themselves to become financial literates as the month of April is dedicated to raising financial literacy awareness. According to him, this could help deepen financial inclusion and ultimately improve the country’sRead More →
When it comes to personal finance education, representation matters. Black women must have resources relevant to our lives. That’s why I’ve put together a list of five must-read books written by black women in finance. Although relevant to all women, these books were written with black women in mind. TheyRead More →
*Editor’s note: This article provides a general overview of the draft budget/financial plan. You can find a more detailed breakdown of funding by department here. All budget information for the Committee of the Whole presentation can be found here. Bowen’s draft budget for 2022 and beyond was presented last week,Read More →
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Based on a series of surveys, central bank researchers found that around 5% of Canadians owned bitcoin between 2018 and 2020.Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press According to a new study from the Bank of Canada, Canadian bitcoin owners tend to have low levels of financial literacy while being exposed to highRead More →
The City of Princeton adopted its five-year financial plan at a recent council meeting. For 2022, the plan includes a 5% tax increase – about $35 per household – and 51 capital or improvement projects for a total budget of $42 million. The city’s chief financial officer, James Graham, saidRead More →
The rollout includes new math curricula for students in grades six through eight, as well as financial literacy curricula for students in grades six through twelfth. HARTFORD, Conn. — The State of Connecticut introduces a new model of math and finance curriculum, created for middle and high school students. ThisRead More →
Drazen Zigic / iStock.com Financial literacy covers a wide range of topics, from budgeting and saving to investing and planning for retirement. Once retired, however, financial literacy expands to include scenarios that may not have been so relevant during your working life. For example, income generally decreases in retirement, whileRead More →
The Straits Times editorial (Look Beyond Gig Work for Greater Security, March 2) highlighted the findings of the Institute of Policy Studies that workers in the gig economy are at risk of ” getting trapped in poverty and precariousness”, and “it is precisely this short-termism, captured in the term ‘gig’,Read More →
Reaffirming its leadership in telecommunications and technology, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile received the prestigious international award for “Best Innovation in Telecommunications”, during the World Innovation Congress held in Mumbai, India, on March 24, 2022. This recognition is testament to SLT-MOBITEL’s deployment of the innovative LTE network solution in the sub-1GHz band, designedRead More →
The provinces of Kandahar, Helmand and Zabul in AFGHANISTAN have always been close to the heart of the world trade in opium, and later heroin. Poppy cultivation was banned, but not for the first time. Almost every government in Afghanistan’s war-torn history has tried to do the same. The eternalRead More →
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Mumbai: – Most adults invariably regret one thing in life – starting late in their financial journeys. Finkeyz, headquartered in Mumbai, is a start-up that aims to end this and bring about a step change in the lives of young Indians by filling the critical gap in financial literacy. TheRead More →
Play video Challenges women face on the road to financial security Nancy LeaMond is AARP’s Advocacy and Engagement Manager. Across the country, women of all ages are falling behind their male counterparts on the path to secure retirement. From the start of the pandemic through December 2021, women accounted forRead More →
AYERSVILLE — The Ayersville Local Schools Board discussed possible ways to save on expenses and increase revenue at its monthly meeting on Monday. The board has accepted the resignation of Grade 7-12 principal Rob Luderman, effective July 31. He accepted the position of high school principal from the local PatrickRead More →
FG Trade / iStock.com Like most people, teens learned some hard lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of them was how circumstances beyond your control can disrupt your life and threaten your financial security. The result is that more than half of American teens feel unprepared to finance theirRead More →
Many participants in the Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program for Private Sector Workers expressed a positive opinion of the program in a survey conducted for The Pew Charitable Trusts. The state-sponsored pension scheme, launched in 2018, automatically enrolls workers at companies with at least 25 employees that do notRead More →
Earlier this month when representatives from Baker Tilly discussed a proposal to work with county officials on creating a comprehensive plan. Todd Samuelson and Heidi Amspaugh discussed an updated overall financial plan from the one they completed in April 2016. Amspaugh said the plan may be tied to prison bondRead More →
By Stephanie Harper, Special at AFRO With tax season still looming on the horizon, taxpayers are feeling the pressure to navigate the ins and outs of new updates and regulations that have been passed. While some of the tax breaks like the ACTC (Advanced Child Tax Credit) and EIP (EconomicRead More →
The Latvian issue of a 2022 commemorative 2 euro coin in circulation on April 12 commemorates financial literacy. Latvijas Banka toss the coin to “encourage[e] it is up to everyone to consider the value of carefully considered and forward-looking economic actions, both on a personal and community level,” according toRead More →
When was the last time you looked at your estate plan? Last year? Five years ago? There is no doubt that things have changed in your life and your financial situation since then. Your estate plan is a key part of your financial plan. And, like your financial plan, it’sRead More →
The administration and operations of the Qathet Regional District (qRD) are governed by the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. Each year, the qRD must be subject to an annual budget process. The annual budgeting process provides a roadmap for the organization and helps in the day-to-day management ofRead More →
DETROIT – Hoping to fill a financial literacy gap by working directly with young adults, the Detroit Pistons have partnered with Zelle to offer educational resources to encourage smart and safe banking practices. Network and digital payment platform Zelle turned to the city of Detroit as part of its missionRead More →
Nafisa Ali | Published: April 15, 2022 8:03:26 PM “Entrepreneurship” and “financial literacy” are interconnected, but is financial literacy required for an entrepreneur? Is it possible to run a business effectively and efficiently without having a basic knowledge of finance? The logical answer would be that one can run aRead More →
Even though most of us know the importance of having insurance, buying a policy isn’t exactly the top priority. Thoughts about an accident, damage to your car, getting sick or dying are all unpleasant and delay the process of getting the right kind of insurance to deal with the events.Read More →
By Portia Wood for Wood Legal Group LLP A popular investment technique, dollar cost averaging, increases long-term returns. Instead of investing in a particular asset at a fixed price, the goal of cost averaging is to divide the amount of money you plan to invest and buy smaller amounts overRead More →
Happy Financial Literacy Month! Now is a good time to find out how you can increase your retirement benefits by making additional contributions, purchasing commendable service, and participating in Wisconsin’s Deferred Compensation Program. The Department of Employee Trust Funds and the WDC offer educational resources to help you get startedRead More →
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania — In honor of Financial Literacy Month in April, the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center is inviting Penn State undergraduate students to consider applying to become Student Ambassadors for the year. university 2022 and in the future. The center hires students for this part-time roleRead More →
Photo courtesy of South Texas College. For illustrative purposes only – Advertisement – Texas Border Affairs MCALLEN, TEXAS – Understanding how to manage money and learning to succeed financially is the key to a bright future for students who plan to graduate and eventually enter the workforce. South Texas CollegeRead More →
Money / Financial Planning Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto / Shutterstock.com Robinhood has announced what it considers the first-of-its-kind financial education program for student-athletes at West Virginia University (WVU), with the goal of combating post-graduate athlete bankruptcy and financial hardship. Discover: 7 financial habits that improve your daily lifeAfter: 50 waysRead More →
CLEAR WATER (WQOW) – April is National Financial Literacy Month, but are you financially stable? News 18 spoke with a local expert about five things you can do to achieve financial security. Ryan Connor, private wealth advisor at Buska Retirement Solutions in Eau Claire, said if you’re just starting out,Read More →
Celtic have two separate financial plans in place to determine whether or not they qualify for next season’s Champions League, according to football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley. The Lowdown: Celtic close in on title The Hoops are having a memorable season so far, with Ange Postecoglou proving to beRead More →
City Council is targeting a 5% budget increase for 2022, with Mayor Ron Oszust and city council passing first reading of the draft budget and five-year financial plan at a special open council meeting on April 12. The 5% increase must stay in line with inflation, according to the city,Read More →
Picture Wa As part of its contribution to strengthening the financial literacy of young people in Ghana during Global Money Week (GMW), the Young Investors Network (YIN) has launched innovative campaigns to train young people in selected colleges in Accra. These young people from various schools in Greater Accra haveRead More →
OWhile it’s never too early to start planning for retirement (seriously, consider starting now), a common misconception is that it just means saving as much money as possible. Of course, financial savings are a crucial part of a healthy retirement plan, but they really shouldn’t be the Unique focus. InRead More →
By Jonathan Lapine, CPA, CFP®W3 Wealth Management WARREN, Ohio — For nearly two decades now, individuals have expected developing and maintaining a financial plan to be included in the list of services offered by a financial advisor. As certified financial planners, W3’s founders were early adopters, using technologies in theRead More →
Indefinite turmoil by the KSEB Officers Association (KSEBOA) entered day two on Tuesday even as a fresh row erupted between the left-leaning Officers Association and the KSEB President and Chief Executive Officer (CMD) B. Ashok on the financial situation of the State Electricity Service. The KSEBOA demanded that the stateRead More →
April is Financial Literacy Month. And the First State Treasurer is trying to teach residents about effective money management. With federal and state tax filing deadlines looming, Financial Literacy Month is a timely opportunity for Delawares to take a look at their financial situation. And State Treasurer Colleen Davis saysRead More →
Has your dentist ever tried to sell you an electric toothbrush? This corresponds to their mission, to take care of the health of your teeth. Using it will be good for you, but selling the toothbrush is a transaction that makes them money. The electric toothbrush is not an integralRead More →
How can a student create a financial plan? The fundamentals of personal finance are an important topic for the life of every student and the person in general. Money management goes hand in hand with understanding the numbers and the cost of living in order to build a comfortable andRead More →
Looking for an amazing business idea? Browse the thoughts that will help you start and grow an effective business in 2022. A considerable number of best small business ideas for 2022 include an internet-based action plan. Choose a company you are knowledgeable and energetic about and adopt a listed andRead More →
Patricia Lu, center, with her EAGLE Scholars students beginning their presentation on financial literacy to their cohort of Scholars./Courtesy of Patricia Lu Meet Patricia Lu, winner of the Daily Point of Light Award. During the third annual Global Volunteer Month, we celebrate the power of people who take on society’sRead More →
In today’s world, for someone to be successful, it only happens when they are physically fit and financially strong. Almost all over the world, people find it difficult to demonstrate their financial security for various reasons and struggle all their lives to get out of it on their own. ThisRead More →
April is Financial Literacy Month and to celebrate, CNBC is featuring tips from some of our contributors. Here’s what they think about financial literacy and its impact on their lives. CNBC contributor Stephanie Link is chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, a wealth management firm that provides retirementRead More →
Having the right P&C coverage is essential when it comes to protecting your assets. Failure to plan for damages can cause you to lose the ability to achieve your life goals in the event of a disaster. For example, if your home is destroyed by fire (and you have substantialRead More →