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April is #FinancialLiteracyMonth and we a starting this week with a series of #blogs on how people from all walks of life can improve their #financialliteracy. #Follow along for more fun series! #PFGKC #FinancialEducation #FinancialAdvisor

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the Consumer Duty Leadership Awards 🏆 Right now, 20 million adults in the UK do not feel confident managing their money, 22% of adults have started or increased their borrowing because of the cost of living, and 3 in 4 teachers think most young people now leave school without the money skills they need. Consumer credit is at the heart of a two sided problem; people without a substantial credit history are unable to access fair and reasonably priced financial products, and providers of these financial products can’t access the data they need to make informed decisions about the true risk these consumers represent. Our Readiness Score™ offers a comprehensive breakdown of one's true financial health, enabling our learners to grow and prove their financial readiness through our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) financial psychoeducational pathways, and gain the financial knowledge and positive behaviour change to ultimately build their financial capability and confidence. Thank you Deriskly, Jacob Lim En Lun and team for recognising our work and organising a successful event. #ConsumerDuty #FinTech #TechForGood #Awards #CostOfLiving

Brilliant session lined up by Altair Ltd, get involved with the details below 👇

Yesterday, our founder Drew Hawkins @w.DrewHawkins joined Jill Malandrino @IAMJillMalandrino of @NASDAQ TradeTalks to chat about the financial literacy challenges facing professional athletes. As Drew notes, the lack of financial education that athletes are exposed to is a problem that should have been addressed decades ago. Many players are young, they make money very quickly, and don’t spend nearly enough time planning for their long-term future. This is what we’re here to solve, and we’re excited about our new programming that is underway! #nba #financialwellness #financialliteracy #edyoucore #nasdaqtradetalks https://lnkd.in/ecXqh7Au

Did you know you can attend our online events free of charge once, even if you’re a non-member? Our April events have a theme of ‘Future’ and how we can overcome #moneyhangups that might hold us back. Our next IFW Roundtable discussion is at 11am on Thursday 11th April. Hosted by Emily Pool DipPFS AIPW of Happy Planet Financial Planning Ltd, Lesley Thomas of The Money Confidence Academy will introduce the discussion topic ‘Why money mindset matters.’ Not yet a member? Come once for free to find out what we’re talking about and then join us for access to lots more events and resources plus discounted tickets to the annual IFW Conference on 21st May. Attending this IFW event counts towards your structured CPD hours. Your key learning points at this event: *The one characteristic all babies have in common *Why confidence is the key to a successful relationship with money *What you can learn from your Alter Ego Book here: https://lnkd.in/eDKaM9Uq #financialwellbeing #future #moneymindset

As we get close to celebrate the winners of Super Bowl, it is important to remember that large winnings can be elusive if people do not have the skills to manage their wealth (large or small). Below is a link to an article we wrote about football players going bankrupt and the programs we designed to teach personal finance to these champions. At Stanford University, we are working on a big project, which includes teaching personal finance to athletes. What is a big win? Making people financially literate, starting from the young! https://lnkd.in/e-FxrQT #financialliteracy #personalfinance #superbowl2024 #loveofthegame #NFL Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) Hanna Houdali Andrea Sticha

Unlock Your Child's Financial Genius! 🚀 Calling all parents! Are you ready to empower your kids with the tools for financial success while sparking their innovative spirit? Join us for an exciting Finance and Innovation Workshop designed exclusively for kids and teens! 🎉 What to Expect: - Fun-filled activities that teach essential financial skills in a creative and engaging way. - Hands-on innovation challenges to ignite your child's problem-solving abilities. - Expert-led sessions tailored to young minds, covering topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship. - Interactive games and simulations to reinforce learning and foster teamwork. - Take-home resources and tools to continue the financial education journey at home. 🌟 Why Attend: - Equip your child with lifelong money management skills essential for success in today's world. - Nurture their entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking from a young age. - Connect with a community of like-minded parents committed to their children's financial future. - Give your child a head start in building a solid foundation for financial independence and success. Spaces are limited! Register now to secure your child's spot in this transformative workshop. https://bit.ly/ktbifw

Happy new week, Setting smaller weekly #goals gets you closer to achieving your ’big’ goals.Weekly goals break down a larger goal into smaller tasks that you want to achieve within a week. As you work towards your goals for this week,be #intentional and have the #courage to START! ‘If you want to be successful, you need consistency and if you don't have it, you've got no chance.’- Paul Merson Reflecting back to when we started the Financial Literacy Academy. It was strictly a #vacation programme. Setting goals helped us #transform it to where it is now. Our #programmes are designed to provide an educational, engaging and a fun #financialliteracy experience for kids and teens. #newweeknewgoals #financialeducationisvital #financialliteracy #moneygoals #finlit

This is shocking! But did you know that lottery winners are more likely to declare bankruptcy within three to five years than the average American? And what’s more, studies have shown that winning the lottery does not necessarily make you happier or healthier! Join our free workshop to find out how you can achieve your own success... without buying a lottery ticket! Tags: #LimitingBelieves #Workshop #Masterclass #SubconsciousProgramming #Strategies #Freedom #Money #Success

This is shocking! But did you know that lottery winners are more likely to declare bankruptcy within three to five years than the average American? And what’s more, studies have shown that winning the lottery does not necessarily make you happier or healthier! Join our free workshop to find out how you can achieve your own success... without buying a lottery ticket! Tags: #LimitingBelieves #Workshop #Masterclass #SubconsciousProgramming #Strategies #Freedom #Money #Success