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Kayla Czappa •

10 Jun 2026 • 5 min read

Can I Afford a House? A Step-By-Step Guide to Credit, Mortgages, and Buying Your First Home

Finding your dream home is exciting, but falling for one you can't afford is heartbreaking. Let's help you set a clear budget so you can shop with absolute confidence from day one.

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Kayla Czappa •

16 Apr 2026 • 5 min read

What Should Kids Know About Credit, Why, and at What Age?

The trick to teaching credit is finding the balance between what a kid needs to know and what they’re capable of grasping based on age and grade level.

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Kayla Czappa •

3 Apr 2026 • 2 min read

The Proven Impact of Banzai Curriculum: Earning Research Certifications for Financial Literacy Excellence

The research report that led to these certifications evaluated Banzai’s implementation supports, assessment structure, and design rationale.

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Kayla Czappa •

13 Jan 2026 • 3 min read

Banzai Partner Appreciation: Thank You for Making Financial Education Possible

As a way of demonstrating nationwide appreciation, we asked educators to reflect on what the Banzai program and their sponsors mean to them.

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Kayla Czappa •

7 Aug 2025 • 3 min read

How to Find the Best Financial Literacy Programs for School Districts: What to Look For and Why It Matters

To start, the best financial literacy programs aren’t just trendy—they’re thoughtful, standards-aligned, and built for scale.

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Kayla Czappa •

12 Jun 2025 • 3 min read

Celebrating Future Financial Leaders: Banzai and Partners Award $10,000 in Scholarships to Students Nationwide

“The financial world is very real—it can shape a person’s entire life experience, for better or worse. Regardless of background, wealth, or circumstances, finance is a universal part of life,”

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Kayla Czappa •

24 Apr 2025 • 3 min read

Kentucky Joins the Movement: New Personal Finance Graduation Requirement Signed Into Law

Kentucky has officially become the newest state to sign a personal finance education requirement into law!

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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 •

20 Feb 2025 • 3 min read

5 Budgeting Activities for All Ages

It's our responsibility to equip kids with money management skills before they need to use them in adulthood. Here are some fun and engaging activities educators can use in the classroom and parents can try at home to build financial confidence!

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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

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Kayla Czappa •

23 Jan 2025 • 1 min read

Banzai Has Officially Signed the Student Privacy Pledge

By signing the Student Privacy Pledge, Banzai reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding student privacy while fostering a secure learning environment.

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Kayla Czappa •

16 Jan 2025 • 3 min read

Why It’s Important to Teach About the Stock Market in the Classroom

Teaching stocks in the classroom goes far beyond investing tips and financial strategies. By analyzing the stock market, students gain insights into how economies function, how world events shape financial landscapes, and how businesses respond to consumer behaviors.