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Kayla Czappa •

13 Nov 2024 • 3 min read

Holiday Budgeting: 3 Ways to Stay Money Conscious This Holiday Season

With these holiday budgeting tips, you can create a holiday feast that’s both special and budget-friendly.

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Kayla Czappa •

6 Nov 2024 • 5 min read

National Scholarship Month: How to Find the Right Scholarship for You, a Step-By-Step Guide

National Scholarship Month is the perfect reminder that paying for education doesn’t have to mean taking on overwhelming debt.

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Kayla Czappa •

3 Nov 2024 • 3 min read

The Impact of Financial Literacy Mandates in Schools

The age-old question, “Why don’t they teach finances in schools?” is being answered nationwide, with 35 states now requiring students to take a personal finance course to graduate (Council for Economic Education, 2024). As someone who grew up avoiding conversations about finances both at home and at school until

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.