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Banzai + Intuit for Education: A Dual Approach to Entrepreneurship Education

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Kayla Czappa •

4 Mar 2025 • 3 min read

Banzai + Intuit for Education: A Dual Approach to Entrepreneurship Education

Partnering with Intuit for Education to create a well-rounded entrepreneurial course for students exploring business-building financial education was an easy decision for us.

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Kayla Czappa •

13 Feb 2025 • 2 min read

Tax Season Resources and Tools

Let’s be honest. Tax season can be stressful. Gathering all the necessary documents—W-2s, 1099s, 1098s for mortgage interest, investment and retirement statements, and a list of valid deductions—can feel overwhelming. But as long as you have a checklist, tracking down these documents shouldn’t be too difficult.

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.

Banzai’s School Product Wins Tech & Learning’s 2024 Back to School Award of Excellence!

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Kayla Czappa •

10 Oct 2024 • 2 min read

Banzai’s School Product Wins Tech & Learning’s 2024 Back to School Award of Excellence!

Banzai provides an online suite of interactive resources designed to teach students of all ages the fundamentals of financial literacy and other essential life skills.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Five Topics to Teach Students About Internet Safety

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Kayla Czappa •

3 Oct 2024 • 3 min read

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Five Topics to Teach Students About Internet Safety

This month presents a perfect opportunity to integrate lessons on internet safety into your curriculum, no matter what subject you teach.

5 Classroom Activities to Help Students Save for College

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Nikole Rios •

26 Sep 2024 • 5 min read

5 Classroom Activities to Help Students Save for College

It’s never too early to start saving for college, and by teaching your students how, you’re combining future success with practical budgeting skills.

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Product Updates

Kayla Czappa •

23 Sep 2024 • 2 min read

Product Updates - September 2024

September has brought exciting developments across Banzai’s product line, including fresh educational courses and new features for both employees and students. Here’s what’s new:

Four Year College Prep Checklist—Gearing Up for College! (All Grades)

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Kayla Czappa •

19 Sep 2024 • 5 min read

Four Year College Prep Checklist—Gearing Up for College! (All Grades)

From freshman orientation to senior year college decision-making, this guide will help teens navigate the maze of college or alternative higher education planning with confidence and clarity.

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)