PRINCETON — Gibson County Council Chairman Jeremy Overton said Tuesday he thinks it’s time to come up with a new financial plan to prepare for the impact of the district’s expiring funding increases Patoka-Union Township tax and other issues. He said Baker Tilly councilors completed the last financial plan inRead More →
Zamara Kenya has announced that it has launched a financial education program for parents and teachers to teach them how to save for pensions and plan for retirement under Zamara’s Angaza scheme. Angaza’s program will focus on providing financial literacy to the young population where Zamara staff members will dedicateRead More →
KALAMAZOO, MICH. – Michigan works! Southwest has launched an all-new series of financial literacy workshops for adults facing financial barriers, those looking to connect with a banking institution, or looking for a new perspective on managing finances. In the new series, two types of workshop sessions are offered: Financial LiteracyRead More →
With all the uncertainty in the world, why not plan for your success? Financial planning is not a “one size fits all” approach. Real financial planning should consider all aspects of your past, present and future. If done correctly, it will guide you on the best path to achieving theRead More →
In Arizona, two students, both first-generation Americans, desperately wanted to go to college. But how would they pay for it? Was there any financial aid? What about scholarships? If they were qualified for these options, what did they have to do to apply? With the support of a specialized educationRead More →
Parksville Council passed final adoption of the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw at a special council meeting on May 9, 2022. (PQB News file photo) Parksville Council passes five-year financial plan and tax rate bylaws Both regulations received three readingsRead More →
Saanich Council passed a five-year financial plan on Monday, which will see the district focus its funding on climate action and community wellness efforts. The financial plan, which runs from 2022 to 2026, was first presented to Council on March 1 in draft form and has since been refined inRead More →
Photo courtesy of Pixabay By Jared Acosta There’s no doubt that parenthood is a non-stop adventure, no matter how old your children are. However, things can become particularly overwhelming for new mothers who may be in the early stages of acquiring all the necessary resources or who lack proper supportRead More →
Money / Financial Planning Natalia Lavrenkova / iStock.com We hear a lot about the terms “financial planning” and “financial plan” in the world of personal finance, but it’s not always clear what exactly that entails. And often, it’s easy to focus on just one aspect of your finances at aRead More →
Official headliner and pan-African activist Dr. Oumar Johnsonalongside other celebrity panelists, and Friends of the Global Movement, will introduce attendees to concrete steps to mobilize the black dollar at this year’s event. ATLANTE, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Financial Literacy Institute (TFLI) bring it back Black Wall Street BusinessRead More →
ANN ARBOR – United Way of Washtenaw County and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation are partnering with UpTogether to help Washtenaw County families deal with financial insecurity. UpTogether is an anti-poverty non-profit organization that provides families with funds and an online platform to share resources, support and connect with othersRead More →
NNA | Update: 09 May 2022 17:25 STI Bombay (Maharashtra) [India]May 9 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises, one of India’s leading business groups, and AXA, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, announced today Today the launch of her financial education campaign ‘InspiHERsRead More →
This story originally appeared on Due Money management is an important life skill that everyone should learn. Unfortunately, many people go through life without ever learning about personal finance. That’s why it’s important to start teaching your kids about money early. There are many great books on financial literacy forRead More →
Dear Alex, I read with great interest the letter of April 28 undercurrent by Tarrnie Williams entitled “Let’s not build bigger now” on page A5. With interest rates currently skyrocketing, building materials at an all-time high with no end in sight in the near term, and many Bowen dealers stillRead More →
When it comes to planning your estate or business, never feel like it’s too late or the current situation is too desperate to make a change. Growing up in Hollywood in the 80s, most of our substitute teachers were “on break” actors who were happy to share their unusual lifeRead More →
Powell River city councilors passed the 2022-2026 Five-Year Financial Plan and Annual Property Tax Rate By-law. At the May 5 council meeting, Councilor George Doubt, who chairs the finance committee, said the five-year plan had been the subject of a number of discussions between council and the finance committee. “It’sRead More →
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange delivered her remarks, saying students are our future entrepreneurs, innovators and creators. “Understanding essential concepts like income, expenses, interest, investing, saving and taxes will set them up for success and help them thrive in today’s changing world,” says LaGrange, MP Provincial of Red Deer-North. “This investmentRead More →
Kudos to all the hardworking single moms juggling their careers and homes. You are an inspiration, you try harder to raise these mini-humans with great courage and strength! As a single parent, you do a lot to manage all of your responsibilities. Feeding children, managing a job, enduring many challenges,Read More →
Parksville Council gave three readings of the city’s five-year financial plan bylaw at its May 2 regular meeting. The plan defines the financial requirements for municipal services to carry out operations and projects for the next half-decade. Without council approval, many municipal expenditures would be delayed or halted due toRead More →
Money touches every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s the interest rate on the money you borrow or the goals you have for investing, you’ll make much better decisions if you’re equipped with the right tools at the right time. Unfortunately, a significant portion of the world’s population lacks financialRead More →
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Over the past two years, COVID-19 restrictions and inflation have dealt a serious blow to small businesses in our area; business owners had to think outside the box to make sure their doors stayed open. Nearly 200,000 businesses in the United States went bankrupt in theRead More →
Step by step, Alexa Curtis increased her credit card debt as she grew her business as a blogger. She didn’t realize the money pit she had dug until it reached $30,000 and, like many young people, had no formal education in personal finance. So far, the 24-year-old has paid halfRead More →
Council voted 6-1 to push through revised budget, which includes cut property tax increase to single digits As the municipality prepares to finalize its financial plan for the coming years, chief administrative officer Liam Edwards said Bowen is climbing a “capital plateau” when it comes to the many capital projectsRead More →
register here for The 74’s daily newsletter. Donate here to support The 74’s independent journalism. California Governor Newsom recently invested nearly $3 billion in the state budget to increase teacher preparation to recruit and retain qualified educators. Why was it necessary? Because California’s ongoing teacher shortage has only worsened asRead More →
Cecilie_Arcurs/Getty Images US House’s approval of Secure Act 2.0 should benefit all retirees if the bill becomes law, but it could give a particular boost to women, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 19. Check Out: 15 Worst States To Live With Just A Social Security CheckMore:Read More →
Accentra Credit Union is committed to improving financial literacy. Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save and manage money effectively. Everyone has a “financial situation”, for some it is not very good, and for others it is very good. But everyone has one. Financial literacyRead More →
The federal election reaffirms the need to teach financial literacy in schools, according to Connect Financial Service Brokers, because better financial literacy would lead to more informed voters. Connect Financial Service Brokers managing director Paul Tynan said making financial literacy mandatory in school would go a long way to helpingRead More →
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (PRWEB) May 03, 2022 How do banks, credit unions, and other financial industry organizations use tax-advantaged products to offset costs? Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) is a great way for banks to save money on their employee benefit costs. Banks are required to pay their employees an adequateRead More →
Nusenda Credit Union is helping bring financial literacy training to more than 2,660 New Mexico students and residents, including students from at least one school district in Taos County, according to a news release from Banzai, a program online and a content library that allows users to practice real-world financeRead More →
SUMMIT, NJ, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Simplicity Group (“Simplicity”), one of the nation’s leading financial products distribution companies, today announced the acquisition of Financial Security Associates (“FSA”), a Raleigh, North Carolinafirm specializing in life insurance, annuities and disability benefits. Founded in 1993 by an industry veteran Dwight Carter,Read More →
Lentrade America LLC Lentrade United Kingdom LTD The Lentrade LLC, an investment company has made known to the general public a systematic method that it has developed to improve the financial situation of everyone. At Lentrade, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to have a future with financial stability.Read More →
I love tests, polls, charts and most financial things. So when WalletHub released its report on the most and least financially literate states in 2022, I was intrigued. Living in Texas, I immediately scanned the list to see our ranking. 23rd. Well, at least we were (barely) in the topRead More →