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Kayla Czappa •

27 Jun 2024 • 7 min read

Financial Planning for Homeowners

By assessing your financial situation, creating a budget, building an emergency fund, managing your mortgage, and planning for taxes and home maintenance, you can ensure your financial health and safeguard your investment.

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Kayla Czappa •

20 Jun 2024 • 3 min read

Professional Development: Overcoming Barriers in Personal Finance Education

This webinar addresses a variety of barriers faced by teachers who are asked or choose to teach financial literacy in the classroom.

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Kayla Czappa •

13 Jun 2024 • 5 min read

First Time Home Buyer Checklist: Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

Understanding mortgage concepts like interest rates, down payments, and options such as buying down the interest rate can empower you to make financially conscious decisions while looking for your next home.

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Kayla Czappa •

10 Jun 2024 • 5 min read

What Should I Teach Kids About Homeownership?

What if kids started learning about homeownership as early as 5-10 years old?

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Kayla Czappa •

30 May 2024 • 3 min read

Do You Possess These 5 Critical Financial Literacy Traits?

A financially literate person knows that successful financial planning requires a solid understanding of cash flow, equity, net worth, and how these elements combined define their financial well-being. Their firm motto is, 'Every dollar matters.'

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Kayla Czappa •

23 May 2024 • 3 min read

Nurturing Young Entrepreneurs: Teaching Kids (Grades 3-7) to Explore Business and Creativity

Introduce the idea of business to kids in simple terms. Explain that a business is when someone offers a skill or product to others who need or want it.

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Kayla Czappa •

16 May 2024 • 3 min read

Seed to Startup: Essential Tools and Tips to Grow Your Small Business Today

Starting a business means you've got to take on multiple roles including CEO, accountant, HR rep, marketing strategist, product planner, and more.

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Kayla Czappa •

10 May 2024 • 3 min read

Recognizing the Importance of Educators

Teachers not only want but need our support and recognition. They are safeguarding and teaching the next generation of valuable minds—that’s worth paying a bit more attention to their needs.

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Kayla Czappa •

26 Apr 2024 • 3 min read

5 Financial Literacy Month Activities for All Ages

Equipping students with essential skills to navigate their financial futures successfully is crucial at every stage of their education.

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Kayla Czappa •

19 Apr 2024 • 5 min read

I’m a Teacher and My State Just Mandated a Personal Finance Course… What Now!?

Some states are passing initiatives or mandates that won't be required for several years; so you can prepare now to teach financial-focused lessons in the future and spread out the onboarding efforts over the next several years.

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Kayla Czappa •

17 Apr 2024 • 2 min read

Banzai Wins Two Excellence in Financial Literacy (EIFLE) Awards

Banzai accepted two EIFLE awards—Adults’ Education Program of the Year for the Banzai Wellness Center, and Game of the Year-Electronic for Consumer Smarts.

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Kayla Czappa •

29 Mar 2024 • 3 min read

Planning for Retirement: 6 Important Steps to Take In Your 30s

As you embark on your journey towards retirement, remember that every step you take today lays the foundation for a secure and fulfilling future.