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Financial Literacy

Understanding financial literacy is essential for young people as they navigate the transition into adulthood. Learning about budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt can empower youth to make informed financial decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and build a secure future. At Strong Families Strong Wyoming, our financial literacy resources aim to equip young individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve financial independence and stability.

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Books:

  • "I Want More Pizza: Real World Money Skills for High School, College, and Beyond" by Steve Burkholder- This book provides practical advice for teens and young adults on budgeting, saving, and managing debt. It's written in a relatable, straightforward manner, using pizza as a metaphor to make financial concepts more digestible.
  • "The Everything Kids' Money Book" by Brette Sember- Targeting a younger audience, this book covers the basics of earning, saving, investing, and managing money. It includes activities and fun illustrations to engage children while teaching key financial principles.
  • "Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens" by Robert T. Kiyosaki- A version of Kiyosaki's famous financial advice tailored specifically for teenagers, this book helps young readers understand the difference between assets and liabilities, and how to think about money in ways that can benefit their future.


Websites:
  • Practical Money Skills: Practical Money Skills by Visa has a dedicated section for youth that offers educational games, lesson plans, and activities. It helps children and teens understand basic money management, credit, saving, and budgeting through fun tools like financial football.
  • Jump$tart's Reality Check: Jump$tart's Reality Check is a financial literacy resource aimed at young people, providing interactive calculators, resources, and activities to help students understand real-life financial decisions.
  • BizKids: BizKids is an educational initiative that teaches financial literacy and entrepreneurship to children through engaging videos, games, and lesson plans. It's especially useful for young teens interested in starting their own businesses.

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"Theres an app for that!":

  • Mint-Helps users manage budgets, track spending, and gain insights into financial habits;
  • YNAB (You Need A Budget)- Teaches users how to prioritize spending and save effectively through budgeting principles;
  • PocketGuard-Simplifies budget tracking by showing how much disposable income is available after bills and savings goals ,
  • Khan Academy- Includes financial literacy lessons among its many educational topics