@SC_JumpStart

South Carolina Coalition of Jump$tart committed to advancing youth financial literacy. #finlit #afinlitfuture

 South Carolina, USA
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Joined November 2015
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Being debt-averse is not enough. Gen Z needs to understand the big picture of personal finance and investing if they want to thrive. #financialliteracy #finlit #financialeducation forbes.com/sites/markcperna/…

Why Financial Literacy Isn’t Gen Z’s Sweet Spot—Yet

Being debt-averse is not enough. Gen Z needs to understand the big picture of personal finance and investing if they want to thrive.

forbes.com
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#LifeSmarts Question of the Day Answer: Interest paid on both the principal and accumulated interest
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Get quality K-12 financial literacy materials and tools. The SC Finance Forum is geared towards teachers dedicated to teaching financial literacy and its free. Get more information at scfinanceforum.org or register Now: ow.ly/oZse50Kqm5w #lieracy #moneytalks #k12
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Protect yourself from student loan scams by knowing the facts! Here are 5 tips on how to avoid student loan repayment scams. greenpath.com/counseling/stu…
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“Teens hope to own a home, but they are financially illiterate. In my experience, they don’t understand home mortgages, and very few of them understand credit scores.” #financialliteracy #mortgage #creditscore #finlit @TheStreet thestreet.com/latest-news/te…
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Apply to become a South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teach and earn up to $3,000 in 3 years! Learn more at buff.ly/3rADjXf.
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#Financialliteracy does not mean we all need to be financial experts, but to know enough to know when to seek professional guidance-and from whom. Be sure to use reliable #finlit resources and accredited financial services. #FinancialLiteracyMonth jumpstartclearinghouse.org
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If you’re worried about your child being responsible, add them as an authorized user without giving them their own card. They’ll still build credit even if they never make a purchase. time.com/nextadvisor/credit-…
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Is Halloween your most favorite holiday? 🎃 Here are some excellent ways to #ThinkLikeASaver and still delight in all things dark and spooky! 🦇 ow.ly/T2my50GgMqn
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SCDCA@SCDCA13 Sep 2021
Registration for the 2021-2022 @LifeSmarts_org is open! Coaches and students can form their teams and begin competing. To learn more about this consumer program for teens, visit LifeSmarts.org
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Our first round of teacher scholarships for the NEC are in inboxes! Sponsors, we couldn't do this without you! Teachers who did not receive a scholarship in the first round are wait-listed. We will announce the 2nd round of scholarships after Sept. 20.
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Just as you protect yourself from the sun, protect yourself from scammers by remembering these signs 👇 go.usa.gov/xF7XJ
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SCJump$tart retweeted
SCDCA@SCDCA10 Aug 2021
#TipTuesday Impulsive shopping and overspending can have long-term effects. Here are a few ways to keep up with your financial goals and avoid #credit pitfalls that can come with bad spending habits. go.usa.gov/xFEjR
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Here are some college planning steps you can take before the school year begins.
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We're proud to help distribute school supplies in NC & SC!✏️✂️ At JA we inspire & prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. To do that, they must have the right tools! @InglesMarket @JACSC @FoxCarolina Deadline for donations is Aug 8th > loom.ly/0FaEA4A
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Great article highlighting the work of 25 states to incorporate personal finance education into their high school curriculums. #FinancialEducation yhoo.it/3rB2jft
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Unknown caller offering guaranteed loan forgiveness? Don’t let these imposters get you! Learn the signs of a student loan scam: go.usa.gov/xF4QW
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It's important to do your own research and never blindly follow the advice of any "financial expert" on TikTok - it could really cost you! We debunk 7 #TikTok #money myths by separating fact from fiction to help you avoid making a dangerous financial move. bit.ly/371ihG5
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SCDCA@SCDCA23 Jul 2021
People are often using some sort of social media platform and tend to let their guard down. Safeguarding your accounts can help prevent scams and identity theft. What scams are you noticing on social media? #TellDCA ow.ly/PXMr50FClKu
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Every new school year, your kids get closer to a time when they’ll be living their own independent lives, including making important financial decisions. #BacktoSchool is a perfect time to think about how your kids are learning smart money habits: consumerfinance.gov/consumer…
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