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Banner Bank Recognized for Empowering Consumers Through Its MoneyWise Financial Wellness Program

By: Mike Senecal, 10/10/2024

During the Great Recession of 2007-09, many banks went into capital preservation mode to save assets, cutting off credit lines to homebuilder clients and contributing to the housing crisis. Banner Bank leveraged its outstanding financials to continue lending. It's a prime example of how Banner goes above and beyond to do the right thing. The bank's MoneyWise financial wellness program extends that legacy. Free workshops, personalized assistance, and online... read more »

BOK Financial’s Youth Banking Initiative Helps Build the Next Generation of Informed Consumers

By: Mike Senecal, 7/8/2024

BOK Financial has an impressive history of growth and expansion as a financial partner for consumers and businesses. Through its Youth Banking initiative, the bank provides products and services to help parents move their teens forward financially. Parents can oversee Student Checking and Youth Savings accounts as their teens build skills. The bank offers family finance tools and resources with unique skill-building tips. It works in communities across its service... read more »

Kennesaw State University’s Fintech Master’s Program Fuels Georgia’s Thriving Financial Industry

By: Mike Senecal, 9/21/2023

The state of Georgia in the southern US has rapidly become home to about 70% of the nation's payment processing industry and approximately 200 financial technology (fintech) firms. In Fall 2022, the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University (KSU), located in metro Atlanta, began offering a Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies to fuel this thriving industry. KSU's innovative Master's in Fintech is an 18-month interdisciplinary online... read more »

Corporate Recruiters Survey: Cross-Cultural Competencies in Demand for Business Graduates

By: Mike Senecal, 8/21/2023

Many corporate recruiters see the workplace moving toward a hybrid state. But MBAs and other business master's graduates must understand that hybrid isn't just a term for work from home. It denotes an increasingly diverse environment dependent on effective communication across multiple employee cultures and channels. According to the 2023 Corporate Recruiters Survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), that puts boundary-busting interpersonal skills... read more »

OfColor Provides Content, Tools, and Coaching to Address the Financial Challenges of Workers of Color

By: Mike Senecal, 12/7/2023

Race is one of the strongest predictors of financial well-being in the US, yet many in the corporate marketplace fail to appreciate the stark racial financial divides that persist in the 21st century. The OfColor financial wellness platform is changing that by acknowledging what data reveals about the racial wealth gap and doing something about it. Content, tools, and coaching on OfColor present insights and strategies to overcome systemic barriers and entrenched... read more »

The College Funding Coach Helps Parents Financially Plan for Their Children’s Educational Futures

By: Adam West, 3/27/2023

College tuition has never been more expensive, and parents are worried about how they’re going to pay for their children’s future education. That’s where The College Funding Coach comes in. Founded by Brock Jolly in 2002, the organization now has financial advisors in 26 states who understand the unique opportunities available to parents who want to save and invest for their children’s college. Parents and children can also attend workshops around the country to... read more »

The Council for Economic Education Offers Financial Tools and Resources for Schools, Students, and Families

By: Adam West, 3/24/2022

The Council for Economic Education (CEE) provides extensive curricular and professional development resources to help teachers with the basics. It also engages students and families directly through competitions and financial literacy programs and produces digital resources for at-home use. Today, many K-12 students lack basic levels of proficiency in financial literacy. CEE encourages states to incorporate financial literacy requirements for graduation and works to... read more »

Action for Children Uses Donations to Support Parents and Early Childhood Education Providers

By: Jon McDonald, 3/17/2022

Action for Children provides support for parents and child care providers in seven Central Ohio counties. Its services foster positive outcomes for early childhood development, forming the foundation for future learning and success. The organization pursues that mission through programs that empower the adults in a child’s life to provide children the care they need throughout their first 2,000 days of life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Action for Children shifted to... read more »

The Las Fotos Project: Donations Support Photography Workshops for Teen Girls and Gender-Expansive Youth

By: Jon McDonald, 3/14/2022

The Las Fotos Project helps teen girls and gender-expansive youth of color learn photography skills in the Los Angeles area. The organization provides more than 150 students access to professional cameras, mentorship, and instruction every year. The Las Fotos Project also gives participants a safe space for introspection, self-expression, and engagement with family and community issues. In the process, students can learn valuable life and career skills. Even though... read more »

Card Rewards Donations Help The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Support Women on Their Cancer Care Journey

By: Adam West, 12/8/2021

Because no real screening tests exist for ovarian cancer, many women remain undiagnosed and unaware of the early signs of the disease. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition takes on this fact by helping educate the public on the baselines of the disease and providing support for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Through donations, including card rewards, NOCC finds the necessary funding to advance its mission and help save lives. Receiving a cancer diagnosis... read more »

Kikoff Helps Consumers With Limited Credit Learn Financial Skills to Boost Their Scores

By: Adam West, 10/19/2021

Credit scores are crucial to financial well-being in the modern world, but a significant number of Americans don't have a credit history and many with a credit history would like to improve it. Kikoff helps people establish and build their credit with a no-interest, no-fee revolving credit line. Customers use this card to purchase financial literacy materials that will prepare them to maintain their credit and manage their money. They also have access to resources to... read more »

SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game Teaches Students to Invest, Save, and Avoid Relying on Credit

By: Matt Walker, 7/19/2021

Financial literacy is an important component of a well-rounded education. However, it can be overlooked in U.S. schools while curricula focus on traditional subjects like math, science, and humanities. The SIFMA Foundation is addressing this issue with programs like The Stock Market Game, among other initiatives. The Stock Market Game is the flagship program of the SIFMA Foundation and aims to teach students about the world of investing through a hands-on, immersive... read more »

CreditMantri Offers Free Credit Checks and Connects Millions of Underserved Consumers with Financial Services

By: Adam West, 5/18/2021

Banks in India have traditionally extended credit to only a small segment of a market of hundreds of millions of potential customers. Since 2015, CreditMantri has offered free credit checks and a credit improvement service to help consumers understand the importance of a good score and raise their standing. And as a fintech platform that draws on personal financial and public tax data to build more robust credit profiles for users, CreditMantri is also able to match... read more »

Finhabits Helps Users Learn About Healthy Money Management Techniques to Avoid Credit Reliance

By: Matt Walker, 5/12/2021

Establishing good financial habits is extremely important for a variety of reasons, including financial security, building a retirement, and having a good credit score to access products and services. Finhabits is an app designed to help the Latino community in the U.S. gain financial literacy and understand the world of investing. The easy-to-use app contains a wealth of knowledge on all things related to personal finance. The company also understands the great... read more »

Arrest Your Debt Focuses on Educating First Responders on Managing Their Credit and Finances

By: Matt Walker, 4/27/2021

With our busy lives, it can be difficult to take the time to gain new knowledge about things like personal finances, even though it is an extremely important topic. This goes double for first responders -- police officers, emergency workers, and firefighters who work long hours and irregular shifts. They spend their downtime catching up with family or reenergizing for their next shift. Ryan Luke established Arrest Your Debt with these workers in mind. The website offers... read more »

Mastercard True Name Lets Transgender and Nonbinary People Use Their Chosen Name on Cards

By: Matt Walker, 4/15/2021

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face challenges nearly every day that straight, cisgender people often don't encounter. For example, when the name on your credit card does not match your chosen name it can be a real pain point and a reminder that the battle for equal rights still has a ways to go. Mastercard recognized these challenges and established its True Name program, which allows transgender and nonbinary people to use their chosen name -- rather than their... read more »

How Consumers Can Find the Right Credit Union or Bank That Suits Their Needs

By: Matt Walker, 4/6/2021

GoBankingRates began as a website focused on, well, banking rates. Over the years, it has expanded to encompass nearly any topic related to personal finance. We recently spoke with the company's lead researcher about its bank and credit union ratings, and how consumers shouldn’t feel tied down to one particular financial institution simply because they are already a customer. GoBankingRates guides can help people find the right banks, credit unions, and credit cards... read more »

The American Indian College Fund Provides Financial Support to Help Credit-Challenged Students Pay for School

By: Adam West, 3/8/2021

College students may view financial aid or personal credit as viable funding sources for their education. However, many young Native Americans live in communities that are so culturally and economically isolated that loans, and even higher education, may seem unattainable. The American Indian College Fund has worked to reverse that trend among Native students for more than 30 years. The College Fund helps thousands of students each year achieve the social and financial... read more »

Greenlight Debit Card for Kids Lets Parents Control Funds While Teaching Financial Literacy

By: Matt Walker, 10/22/2024

Many people in the U.S. struggle with financial literacy, and the subject is often not broached in households and is only recently gaining traction in schools. Greenlight teaches children about financial literacy from an early age with its debit card and app, which are managed by parents. The card lets kids learn about the ins and outs of saving and earning by giving them real-world experiences with real money. Children not only are able to use the card as they would any... read more »

The DoSeum: An Inclusive Hands-On Learning Center for Kids That Attracts Travel Rewards Card Enthusiasts

By: Adam West, 12/30/2020

Kids learn best by doing, and San Antonio's DoSeum combines hands-on exhibits with social interactions to spark curiosity and inspire exploration. Children from preschool age through their tween years participate in programs, camps, classes, and field trips at the DoSeum. They also learn to solve problems while gaining experience in subjects ranging from the STEM fields to the arts. The DoSeum welcomes children of all backgrounds and learning levels, making it a perfect... read more »

PopUp Business School: Free Workshops Help Entrepreneurs Prioritize Sales and Preserve Their Credit

By: Adam West, 12/11/2020

Maxing out a personal credit card to start a business may seem like a viable funding decision, but it typically just leads to debt, according to Alan Donegan, Co-Founder of PopUp Business School. The school’s free online and in-person workshops have helped thousands of entrepreneurs gain the confidence and knowledge they need to grow ideas, sell products, and keep their cards in their pockets. PopUp Business School teaches participants to start with sales and then... read more »

elearnmarkets Provides Resources to Help Users Understand Financial Markets, Budgets, and Credit

By: Matt Walker, 11/4/2020

Possessing a basic understanding of the fundamentals of finance is key to gaining financial success. Elearnmarkets offers an array of online resources to help anyone gain a better understanding of the world of finance. The company’s offerings range from free material that covers the basics like budgeting, credit cards, and managing debt, to premium courses and webinars that offer valuable insights into how financial markets work. Elearnmarkets partners with some of the... read more »

The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center and Its Mission to Advance Research to Open the Door to Universal Financial Literacy

By: Matt Walker, 10/19/2020

It's no secret that the financial literacy rate in the U.S. is subpar. The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University strives to remedy this through research that opens the door to universal financial literacy. GFLEC’s annual Personal Finance Index, joint with TIAA Institute, is the most comprehensive set of data on the subject, and it reveals the areas where Americans need the most financial education. The center advocates... read more »

Prodigy Finance Helps International Graduate Students Obtain Loans While Investors Gain Access to a Unique Asset Class

By: Matt Walker, 10/19/2020

International graduate students can face challenges when it comes to securing funding outside their native countries. Traditional student loans are often not an option for students because they don't have credit history in the country where they are studying. Prodigy Finance helps to solve this problem with its approach to funding that considers other factors such as a student’s potential for future earnings and their credit profile from their home country. Investors... read more »

How the Stacking Benjamins Podcast Addresses Financial Literacy Through a Fun, Lighthearted, and Diverse Listening Experience

By: Matt Walker, 10/19/2020

You won’t find anybody yelling at you or shaming you about your money on the Stacking Benjamins podcast. In fact, you may not even think you’re learning anything about money. And that’s just how Co-Host Joe Saul-Sehy and OG want it. Their podcast brings the science of play into the world of finance with a diverse and humorous show that is as silly as it is informative. Taking a cue from one of his favorite NPR shows, Car Talk, Saul-Sehy and the gang deliver a... read more »

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