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Curriculum NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, an award-winning family financial education-focused spending and savings platform, today released the findings of its latest study, "Are You Financially Smarter Than a 12th Grader?", a revealing look at the state of financial literacy for students in America's top universities. The results of the quiz found widespread deficiency in the understanding of core personal finance concepts, with students scoring an average of 51% on the quiz.
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- , a revealing look at the state of financial literacy for students in America's top universities.
- The assessment, conducted by Goalsetter, evaluated the financial literacy levels of 1065 undergraduate students at three of the Top Ten universities through an online quiz mapped to Jumpstart.org and the Council for Economic Education (CEE) high school financial literacy standards.
- The results exposed a startling gap in basic financial knowledge, indicating a pressing need for enhanced financial education initiatives for U.S. teens and young adults.
- Prior to taking the quiz, 55% of students believed that they had "a solid understanding of core personal finance concepts."
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Parent BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, an award-winning spending, saving, wealth building and financial education platform designed for the whole family, announced today the closing of a $9.6 million Series A extension round. This newest round for Goalsetter was led by an affiliate of Edward Jones and MassMutual through its MM Catalyst Fund. Series A investors Fiserv, Webster Bank, Seae Ventures, Astia Fund, and Partnership Fund for New York City also participated in the round along with new investors Reseda Group and InTouchCU.
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- BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, an award-winning spending, saving, wealth building and financial education platform designed for the whole family, announced today the closing of a $9.6 million Series A extension round.
- This newest round for Goalsetter was led by an affiliate of Edward Jones and MassMutual through its MM Catalyst Fund.
- The Series A extension funding will give Goalsetter the runway necessary to continue forging new B2B alliances while successfully implementing existing programs ahead of a Series B raise.
- "Our new Series A extension marks a significant milestone for Goalsetter as we continue to redefine financial education and inclusion across America," said Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court.
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Through this collaboration, Reseda Group invested $1 million in Goalsetter, and MSUFCU will custom label Goalsetter's acclaimed youth banking platform to cultivate the credit union's next generation of members.
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- Through this collaboration, Reseda Group invested $1 million in Goalsetter, and MSUFCU will custom label Goalsetter's acclaimed youth banking platform to cultivate the credit union's next generation of members.
- In addition, MSUFCU will deploy the Goalsetter Classroom curriculum with local school systems and community organizations across its branch locations.
- "Reseda Group is a proud to invest in Goalsetter because we believe it is the best solution for credit unions that want to attract and retain the next generation of members," said April Clobes, President and CEO of Reseda Group and MSUFCU.
- Because Goalsetter is a solutions provider and partner, it puts credit unions first, permitting credit unions to both hold their own deposits and custom label the Goalsetter app with the credit union's brand.
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Tutoring NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, an award-winning family financial education-focused spending and savings platform, today announced that it is partnering with Envestnet, a leading provider of intelligent systems for wealth management and financial wellness, to provide financial advisors with the tools their clients need to help them reach their long-term goals for building generational wealth.
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- With Envestnet, we are helping wealth managers evolve from individual advisors to family-focused financial partners.
- "At Envestnet, we're providing the technology, solutions and intelligence advisors need to help clients meet current financial obligations and long-term, future goals – what we call The Intelligent Financial Life™," said Envestnet Group Head of Product Innovation Dani Fava.
- Engaging with all generations on the importance of financial education has become increasingly important for financial advisors, especially with a significant transfer of generational wealth underway.
- Goalsetter's education-first financial solutions are designed to transform both family finance and family financial acumen, and Envestnet is a perfect partner to help us evolve the role of wealth managers from individual advisors to family-focused financial partners and supporters."
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Hard rock HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, tomorrow January 11, by expanding action to strengthen the industry's role in combatting and preventing human trafficking.
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- HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, tomorrow January 11, by expanding action to strengthen the industry's role in combatting and preventing human trafficking.
- "Hard Rock is committed to working with our community partners across the country and the world to innovate solutions that help prevent human trafficking," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International.
- To help vulnerable youth avoid risks or escape a life of trafficking, Hard Rock is providing access to careers in hospitality.
- Participants will receive employment with Hard Rock Cafe Times Square and Hard Rock Hotel New York.
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Online shopping BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company announced today that Goalsetter has been named to its second annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands that communicate and demonstrate a purpose-driven brand promise. These companies and nonprofits have been selected for achieving relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and authentically communicating their missions and ideals.
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- BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company announced today that Goalsetter has been named to its second annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands that communicate and demonstrate a purpose-driven brand promise.
- The result is a wide-ranging list of honorees that are making their mark on culture, and through social impact," said Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company's editor-in-chief.
- Goalsetter, Goalsetter Advisors, LLC and Goalsetter Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, are affiliated (the "Goalsetter Companies.")
- Applicants for Fast Company's Second Annual List of "Brands That Matter" paid an entry fee for consideration.
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Program JONESBORO, Ark., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce its partnership with Goalsetter to provide Goalsetter Classroom to more than 3,300 11th and 12th-grade students in Clayton County high schools.
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- JONESBORO, Ark., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce its partnership with Goalsetter to provide Goalsetter Classroom to more than 3,300 11th and 12th-grade students in Clayton County high schools.
- Goalsetter is an award-winning savings platform that, along with its affiliated investment platform, focuses on providing fun, engaging and relevant financial education.
- As part of the partnership with Goalsetter Classroom, each school will receive:
Engaging Financial Education: Goalsetter Classroom is mapped to the Jumpstart.org National Standards for Financial Education, providing relevant and timely classroom financial education that will be supported by its industry-leading technology and financial education curriculum.
- Parent and Educator Financial Training: Parents and educators will be provided one-on-one financial coaching and engaging in-person financial education workshops.
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Fiserv DriveWealth and Goalsetter share a similar mission to empower investors with the innovative products they need to take control of their financial futures, which is particularly important to both companies not just during Financial Literacy Month, but every day of the year, said Gayathri Rajan , Chief Product Officer of DriveWealth.
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- DriveWealth and Goalsetter share a similar mission to empower investors with the innovative products they need to take control of their financial futures, which is particularly important to both companies not just during Financial Literacy Month, but every day of the year, said Gayathri Rajan , Chief Product Officer of DriveWealth.
- Were committed to helping investors of all ages learn by doing here at DriveWealth and look forward to continuing our partnership with Goalsetter to expand access to investing and money management skills for the next generation.
- We couldnt have found a better partner than DriveWealth to establish our investment feature and amplify our goal-based financial platform for children and families.
- Were particularly excited to partner with DriveWealth to provide the technology needed to power our Goalsetter Invest platform as we work to put everyone across America on the path to financial freedom.
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- a call to action for organizations and corporations to create the next generation of financially free Black and Latinx Americans.
- Robert F. Smith's gift served as the catalyst for the creation of the larger "One Stock.
- movement to turn one million Black and Latinx kids into shareholders.
- As part of the effort to reach one million Black and Latinx youth, Robert F. Smith and Goalsetter are calling on Fortune 1000 companies and CEOs to take the "One Stock.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter , a Black-owned kids and family finance app that provides a next-generation, education-first banking experience for U.S. kids and teens, today announced its seed capital raise of $3.9 million.
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- BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter , a Black-owned kids and family finance app that provides a next-generation, education-first banking experience for U.S. kids and teens, today announced its seed capital raise of $3.9 million.
- Goalsetter is the only debit card in the U.S. with a financial literacy curriculum designed exclusively for teens and tweens.
- As a family saving, financial literacy and smart spending app, Goalsetter makes it easy for the whole family to go cashless and learn how to be money smart.
- With Astia Fund, Astia Edge and Astia Angels, Astia further extends its thesis that investing in women entrepreneurs is an exceptional investment strategy.
