Financial Literacy
During the month of September, we utilized one of Beanstack's Challenge Templates and did a Financial Literacy Challenge for Teens and Adults. Both Financial Literacy Challenges are self-paced and can be completed in any order, allowing patrons to explore topics that best meet their personal needs.
The Financial Literacy Challenge (Adults) explores tools, apps, and information on Budgeting, Community, Debt, Frugality, Good Habits, Happiness, Investing, and Saving & Automation. Here is a basic outline:
Budgeting
-Mint
Community
-What are some ways you can give back to your community? How can your community help you and/or your family?
Debt
Frugality
-What are 5 items you regularly spend money on that you could eliminate from your expenses?
Good Habits
Happiness
Investing
Saving & Automation
-The 'Google Maps for Money' The Financial Literacy Challenge (Grades 6-12) is a more simplified version, designed to help teens get a grasp on financial concepts. In addition to the topics covered in the Adult Challenge, it also explores the financial aspects of College, Making Money, and Saving.
Budgeting
-List 3 needs/3 wants
College
Community
-What are some ways you can give back to your community? How can your community help you and/or your family?
Frugality
-Write about one thing in your life that you can reduce, one thing you can reuse, and something you can recycle.
Good Habits
-Experiment! Take two pieces of candy or a snack and place them in front of you. Eat the first one. Then, try to wait 15 minutes before eating the next one. Can you do it? Tell us about what you observed and how it relates to making good money choices.
Happiness
-What are 3 things you are grateful for today? How can you practice gratitude every day?
Making Money
Saving
-What are 3 things or experiences that you would like to save for in the future?