Financial Literacy
The Money Issues That Come With Having Kids
Kids can get expensive. Even if they’re worth the cost, you should have an idea of what you’re getting into. Here’s what you need to know.
Kids can get expensive. Even if they’re worth the cost, you should have an idea of what you’re getting into. Here’s what you need to know.
When you’re queer or transgender, your finances are going to look a little bit different from the mainstream. While the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made significant strides in the last few years, there are still many challenges that we face as we navigate our financial lives. It’s not that queer and
Thanks to the Plutus Foundation, I launched the Legacy Project in 2022. The Legacy Project was a series of workshops focused on custodial accounts and 529 college savings plans for first-time parents with children under the age of one in Tulsa’s Greenwood District. If each of the parents that participated
To top off Financial Literacy Month, we want you to hear from one of our grant recipients, Holly Reid, about her program, Millionaire Money Camp for Kids. Holly is passionate about reaching kids and shares with us the impact that her program has made in the life of her students.
Financial literacy is a common rallying cry. However, financial literacy alone isn’t enough to fix society’s money problems.
Whether it’s creating a better budget, saving more, paying off debt, giving more to charities, or keeping more money for yourself, we all have goals for the new year ahead. Here’s how to set strong financial goals this year.
The holidays can be a financial stressor for anyone. Luckily, there are tons of holiday side gigs to help you make money for gifts, holiday food, gatherings, and more. These holiday side gigs can help you lessen that stress and even have a little fun at the same time.
You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on your in-store and online purchases. Today’s couponing apps make saving easier than ever, with some providing automatic alerts based on your location and tailoring their offers to match your favorite retailers.
Paying down your debt will require organization and consistency. At times it will feel difficult but with the help of these tools, you will be able to see light at the end of the tunnel and find ways to reach your goals with quickness and clarity.
Budgeting is all about trial and error. It usually takes a few months to figure out what type of budget fits your needs and personal style. Once you’ve nailed down what works for you, it might take a few additional months to really dial in your spending versus your income.
As couples prepare for marriage, it’s wise to have a range of financial discussions such as disclosing debt, income, and assets and even setting shared financial goals. One conversation you shouldn’t overlook is whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you.
You’ll likely want to choose either the snowball method or the debt avalanche to choose the order in which you will pay off your debts. Then, really, the plan is to throw as much money as possible at your debts until they are gone.
Are you interested in making an impact in the wider community?
Perhaps you want to support financial education projects for underserved communities…
For 2 days in July 2022, members of the independent financial media gathered online to learn from each other at the Plutus Impact Summit about:
– branding
– community building
– #business collaboration
– process automation and more!
This week’s Plutus Awards Showcase features articles curated by @BudgetsAreSexy @ApexMoneyBlog @WalletHacks @jdroth & Tarsha Burrows
Featuring @joshua_becker
@Money_Side_Up
@OneFrugalGirl
@MichLovesMoney @dollarsanddata
Check out the articles below:
https://plutusfoundation.org/2022/showcase-what-does-success-look-like-and-how-does-it-feel/
