Create a budget and stick to it. Spending only cash instead of plastic can help maintain the budget. Consider giving baked goods and crafts to add a personal touch to your gift-giving.
Financial Principle
November: Investing
The earlier you invest, the more time you have for your money to grow. That’s why in November, we address understanding investing. Systematic investing helps people save for retirement, large purchases or meet short and long-term financial goals.
Development Opportunities
Looking for easy-access professional development opportunities? Next Gen Personal Finance offers an array of podcasts and other professional development opportunities.
New Data Reveals Debt-to-Earnings Test Results
“Across the county, the debate over whether and to what extent a college degree justifies the time and expense required to attain it rages on,” says Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Andrew Gillen, Ph.D.
Understanding Credit Month.
The Jump$tart Coalition promotes 12 key principles linked to the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.
Moolah Palooza Educator Fest
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Moolah Palooza Educator Fest, a virtual professional development opportunity for teachers.
Enrollment Open for Texas Tuition Promise Fund®
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that open enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition program, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2021. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones the chance to prepay a child’s future higher education at Texas public colleges and universities at today’s prices, excluding medical and dental institutions.
Tool Up: New Educator Resources
We have recently revamped our educator resources section. Texas teachers can now access a full featured library of resources available for creating and shaping their classroom objectives.
Jump$tart National Leader Convention
Each April, each state coalition sends a representative to attend the National Jump$tart Leader Convention, garnering more information about financial literacy and connecting with fellow coalition leaders.
Annual Summit Announcement
This event brings leaders and stakeholders from different sectors to collaborate in creating new initiatives that will bridge the financial literacy gap.
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