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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.

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.

Professional Development: Overcoming Barriers in Personal Finance Education

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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.

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

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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.

What Should I Teach Kids About Homeownership?

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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?

Do You Possess These 5 Critical Financial Literacy Traits?

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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.'

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

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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.