Financial literacy

Navy Federal Credit Union Partners With Operation HOPE to Boost Financial Literacy

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星期三, 一月 25, 2023
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Navy Federal Credit Union joined the Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) initiative through Operation HOPE , a national endeavor to embed financial literacy into American culture.

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union joined the Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) initiative through Operation HOPE , a national endeavor to embed financial literacy into American culture.
  • Navy Federal launched its Making Cents financial wellness resources for members in 2016, which include a podcast and online tools for budgeting, investing, credit and loans.
  • Navy Federal also targets financial education for youth with an in-house curriculum for finance management and career readiness through its School Partnerships Program.
  • “Joining Operation HOPE’s FL4A movement strengthens our financial wellness impact,” said Pam Piligian, Chief Marketing Officer at Navy Federal.

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES KICKS OFF 2023 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29. By supporting the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls, cookie lovers throughout Greater Los Angeles can provide invaluable opportunities for Girl Scouts such as service projects, travel and summer camp with every package of cookies purchased.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29.
  • "Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program has long-lasting benefits," underscores Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Chief Executive Officer Theresa Edy Kiene.
  • Nationally, Girl Scouts is excited to welcome Planet Oat Oatmilk as a sponsor of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program.
  • Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies; visit https://www.girlscoutsla.org/cookies to learn more about local troops selling outside of Greater Los Angeles.

National Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off by Welcoming a National Sponsor and New Cookie to the Lineup

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally as girls and their troops rally their communities to support the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls. New for the 2023 cookie season, the highly anticipated Raspberry Rally™ cookie joins the iconic lineup alongside classic family favorites like Thin Mints®, Samoas®/Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®, and more.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally as girls and their troops rally their communities to support the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls.
  • The Girl Scout Cookie Program provides invaluable entrepreneurial skills for girls across the country, and funds experiences such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp.
  • You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about how to purchase Girl Scout Cookies and other exciting Girl Scout news.
  • To add to the anticipation of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season, Girl Scouts is excited to welcome Planet Oat Oatmilk as a national sponsor of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Ric Edelman, Host of the Nation's Longest-Running Personal Finance Radio Show, Launches Daily Podcast

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星期二, 一月 3, 2023
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GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ric Edelman debuts today THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman daily podcast, continuing his 32 years as host of the nation's #1 ranked personal finance radio show. The show helps financial advisors and investors with the five personal finance topics that matter most: Longevity, Retirement Security, Exponential Technologies, Blockchain & Digital Assets, and Health & Wellness.

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  • GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ric Edelman debuts today THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman daily podcast, continuing his 32 years as host of the nation's #1 ranked personal finance radio show.
  • The show helps financial advisors and investors with the five personal finance topics that matter most: Longevity, Retirement Security, Exponential Technologies, Blockchain & Digital Assets, and Health & Wellness.
  • For eight consecutive years, Edelman has been named one of the "Most Important Talk Radio Hosts" in the nation by TALKERS.
  • He taught personal finance at Georgetown University for nine years and is a Distinguished Lecturer at Rowan University.

QNET ADVOCATES FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY IN WOMEN THROUGH FINGREEN PROGRAMME IN TURKEY

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星期二, 十二月 27, 2022
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The partnership is part of QNET's signature financial literacy programme, FinGreen , which aims to foster financial autonomy and inclusion for vulnerable groups, such as women, by addressing knowledge gaps and empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions.

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  • The partnership is part of QNET's signature financial literacy programme, FinGreen , which aims to foster financial autonomy and inclusion for vulnerable groups, such as women, by addressing knowledge gaps and empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions.
  • The OECD's 2020 International Survey of Adult Financial Literacy highlighted an imbalance in financial literacy rates between genders, where men have statistically greater financial knowledge than women worldwide.
  • To help reduce the financial knowledge gap between genders, QNET partnered with KEDV to organise financial workshops and training sessions for women from diverse backgrounds to become financial literacy advocates and lead knowledge transfer opportunities for their peers under its FinGreen programme.
  • Many women struggle to achieve financial independence and the capacity to sustain a livelihood well into the future, which further underscores the importance of our FinGreen programme to educate women on financial literacy."

BMO Launches Free Financial Literacy eBook

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星期二, 十二月 6, 2022
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BMO's Financial Literacy eBook, in partnership with United Way Worldwide, is a digital repository to help consumers make real financial progress and bridge the information gap among Americans

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  • BMO's Financial Literacy eBook, in partnership with United Way Worldwide, is a digital repository to help consumers make real financial progress and bridge the information gap among Americans
    The resource provides expert financial advice on budgeting, debt management, digital banking, homeownership and more
    CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today announced the launch of a Financial Literacy eBook in partnership with United Way Worldwide to help bridge the financial literacy gap among Americans.
  • "Financial literacy and real financial progress go hand-in-hand," said Dalila Rouri, Florida Market Leader, U.S.
  • Through the BMO Financial Literacy eBook, we are growing the good by ensuring anyone has access to crucial knowledge to manage money and create paths to financial success."
  • The BMO Financial Literacy eBook is aligned with BMO's Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 commitment, a multi-year strategy focused on equity, equality and inclusion in and outside the bank.

CEO FUNDS FIVE ENTREPRENEURS AT THE 39TH ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE AND PITCH COMPETITION

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星期二, 十二月 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nicholas Natasi, a student at Rowan University, won first place and $8,000 at the 39th annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) Conference and Pitch Competition held on Oct. 28-30 in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nicholas Natasi, a student at Rowan University, won first place and $8,000 at the 39th annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) Conference and Pitch Competition held on Oct. 28-30 in Chicago.
  • Natasi's company, 4U Medical Designs , is changing the status quo on intimidating medical devices like IV bags, feeding bags and syringes.
  • Natasi was one of 100 student-entrepreneurs who participated in a month-long accelerator building a pitch deck on the platform PitchPages, and one of 20 who pitched their businesses live at the conference as part of the $20,000 Global Pitch Competition.
  • Randy Frye, second place winner of the Outstanding Chapter Advisor award and a reoccurring conference attendee, spoke highly about CEO.

Venture Valley Video Game Lets Everyone Be an Entrepreneur on National Entrepreneur's Day

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星期二, 十一月 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's virtual in the Venture Valley game or in real life, there is no better time to be an entrepreneur than on today's National Entrepreneur's Day.  This day honoring those who have built businesses from scratch happens during National Entrepreneurship Month (November) and Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 14-20). To get enterprise experience before breaking out on their own, budding company makers can journey in the Venture Valley game, a free fast-paced business simulation game on mobile (iOS and Android) and PC (via Steam).  The game takes players through 35 unique missions in a single-player campaign, or pits them against friends and foes in competitive esports-style multiplayer play.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Whether it's virtual in the Venture Valley game or in real life, there is no better time to be an entrepreneur than on today's National Entrepreneur's Day.
  • This day honoring those who have built businesses from scratch happens during National Entrepreneurship Month (November) and Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 14-20).
  • The game takes players through 35 unique missions in a single-player campaign, or pits them against friends and foes in competitive esports-style multiplayer play.
  • More information on the Venture Valley game can be found at www.venturevalleygame.com and through our social media channels:

Venture Valley Game Kicks-off 20 Weeks of Prize-Based Community Nights Starting November 15, 2022

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星期一, 十一月 14, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting November 15th, the Venture Valley team will host weekly Tuesday night community nights on the Venture Valley Discord channel. Players can win prizes and hone their skills for future open esports tournaments that are planned to kick off in 2023. Venture Valley is a free (no in-app purchases or ads) fast-paced multiplayer business simulation on PC (via Steam) and mobile (iOS and Android) game from The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship.  Venture Valley players put their entrepreneurial skills to the test to create the most profitable companies and conquer business challenges. 

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting November 15th, the Venture Valley team will host weekly Tuesday night community nights on the Venture Valley Discord channel .
  • Venture Valley is a free (no in-app purchases or ads) fast-paced multiplayer business simulation on PC (via Steam ) and mobile ( iOS and Android ) game from The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship .
  • Venture Valley players put their entrepreneurial skills to the test to create the most profitable companies and conquer business challenges.
  • Oliver Stoner-German, a finance major at University of Arizona FORGE , won the grand prize in two Venture Valley college tournaments.

Advocis Invites Canadians to Explore the Role of Financial Literacy in Challenging Economic Times for Financial Literacy Month 2022

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星期二, 十一月 1, 2022
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To develop upcoming content for Financial Literacy Month 2022, Advocis also asked member advisors to share their thoughts on the advice they are giving to address these concerns.

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  • To develop upcoming content for Financial Literacy Month 2022, Advocis also asked member advisors to share their thoughts on the advice they are giving to address these concerns.
  • Throughout the month, Advocis hopes that the knowledge and experience shared by their member advisors will encourage Canadians worried about their financial situation to connect with a qualified professional.
  • Someone experiencing financial difficulty doesnt have to go through it alone, says Julie Martini, Vice-President of Strategic Engagement at Advocis.
  • Advocis offers designations, continuing education opportunities, industry-leading publications, and membership in a chapter network with mentorship programs, study groups, and practice development resources.