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Banzai Signed the Project Unicorn Pledge

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Kayla Czappa •

17 Oct 2024 • 2 min read

Banzai Signed the Project Unicorn Pledge

By signing the Project Unicorn Pledge, Banzai has made a commitment to increase secure access, privacy, and interoperability—ensuring different computer systems or software can easily share and use information with each other—in our products.

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Kayla Czappa •

14 Oct 2024 • 2 min read

All New Banzai Scholarship Opportunity

Banzai will award five $2,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to financial literacy and education.

Using Banzai in the Classroom: Insights from a Valued Educator

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Kayla Czappa •

12 Sep 2024 • 2 min read

Using Banzai in the Classroom: Insights from a Valued Educator

Teaching students with diverse financial backgrounds and learning abilities is a challenge, but Heather adapts her approach. "You just have to be flexible," she says...

Why a 529 College Savings Plan Could Be the Key to Funding Your Future

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Kayla Czappa •

5 Sep 2024 • 3 min read

Why a 529 College Savings Plan Could Be the Key to Funding Your Future

Are you seeking a smart way to save for college? A 529 plan could be the solution you need.

Break the Stigma: It’s Not Too Late to Start Learning About Money

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Kayla Czappa •

29 Aug 2024 • 4 min read

Break the Stigma: It’s Not Too Late to Start Learning About Money

Make your finances a game. Turn them into a hobby. Enjoy the financial journey, no matter where you feel 'stuck' in life. (No one is ever truly stuck, even if it feels that way.) Start where you are and build from there.

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Kayla Czappa •

22 Aug 2024 • 2 min read

What Is a Credit Freeze

A credit freeze prevents anyone from seeing or accessing your credit file including banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, etc. This ensures scammers can’t use your information to open new credit card accounts or take out loans.

Beating Burnout: What We Learned from Executive Coach Chelsea Frost

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Kayla Czappa •

20 Aug 2024 • 2 min read

Beating Burnout: What We Learned from Executive Coach Chelsea Frost

“Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” (World Health Organization, 2019)

How to Create a Personal Finance and Life Literacy Curriculum from Scratch or Incorporate the Topic Into Existing Lessons

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Kayla Czappa •

1 Aug 2024 • 5 min read

How to Create a Personal Finance and Life Literacy Curriculum from Scratch or Incorporate the Topic Into Existing Lessons

A well-rounded personal finance curriculum is crucial for preparing students to navigate the complexities of managing money in their everyday lives.

How to Include Parents In Students’ Financial Literacy Education

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Kayla Czappa •

25 Jul 2024 • 3 min read

How to Include Parents In Students’ Financial Literacy Education

Parental involvement not only reinforces classroom learning but also provides real-world context and personal experiences, making financial education more relatable and impactful.

5 Ways to Integrate Finances Into American History Lessons: Activities and Resources

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Kayla Czappa •

18 Jul 2024 • 4 min read

5 Ways to Integrate Finances Into American History Lessons: Activities and Resources

Important historical events almost always correlate with changes in the economy—for good and bad.

Have You Done Your Mid-Year Financial Health Check? 5 Steps to Ensure You're on Track

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Kayla Czappa •

11 Jul 2024 • 3 min read

Have You Done Your Mid-Year Financial Health Check? 5 Steps to Ensure You're on Track

Take time for a mid-year financial health check by reviewing your budget, evaluating savings goals, managing debt, assessing your investment portfolio, and planning for taxes.

Connecting With Students in Underserved Communities—What We Learned From the President of NuJourney Foundation

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Kayla Czappa •

9 Jul 2024 • 3 min read

Connecting With Students in Underserved Communities—What We Learned From the President of NuJourney Foundation

Caroline—Founder of NuJourney—teaches that, when connecting with students or entrepreneurs, it’s important to realize there’s a lack of information and resources in many communities.

How Can I Support Veterans and Active Duty Service Members?

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Kayla Czappa •

4 Jul 2024 • 3 min read

How Can I Support Veterans and Active Duty Service Members?

Volunteer opportunities can range anywhere from offering to drive veterans to appointments to contributing at VA hospitals, to working at local food banks and shelters.

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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.