Financial literacy

  • Clase en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón

    Clase en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón

    Find the English translation below. Mi amiga Teresa A., amiga también del Dr. Jeffrey Dickinson, logró contactarlo con representantes de la iglesia, y así surgió la oportunidad de dar una clase para la comunidad hispana. La iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, con una historia de más de 100 años, se ubica en 3211 Sacred Heart…

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  • Budgeting Smartly as a College Student

    Budgeting Smartly as a College Student

    Navigating the financial side of college is difficult for many young adults. The National Student Financial Wellness Study revealed that a staggering 70% of college students experience stress regarding their finances. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, as newly graduated high school students transition from home life into a situation where they are responsible…

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  • Navigating the Dining Budget Maze: Tips to Keep You on Track

    Navigating the Dining Budget Maze: Tips to Keep You on Track

    Recently, while catching up with my cousin, Parker, a sophomore at Syracuse University, he mentioned his credit card debt, and food-spending habits while at the University. Following this conversation, I became curious about the spending habits of college students, especially surrounding their meal purchases. Parker had previously complained about the dining hall options, expressing…

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  • Dollar Scholars: Day 1

    Dollar Scholars: Day 1

    Dollar Scholars rolled out its first pilot event on Sunday, March 3rd. Dollar Scholars organizers and volunteers came together to test out the curriculum, and conduct a practice run for the content we will teach future beneficiaries. Dollar Scholars teachers (and organizers) Arjun, Haider, and Jake taught the class, which lasted about 90 minutes.…

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