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Digital Citizenship
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Digital Citizenship allows teens and kids (recommended ages 9-15) to practice navigating through online decisions securely. During the course, the user downloads an app called Cybr and works toward reaching a goal while sifting through both veiled and real ways to earn[...]
Internet Safety Rules for Kids
8 INTERNET SAFETY RULES FOR KIDS Cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and internet scams are on the rise—how can we help kids navigate the internet safely? Since the internet has grown integral to communities worldwide, the question is not how do we help children refrain from using[...]
Recognizing and Avoiding Scams
RECOGNIZING AND AVOIDING SCAMS Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Recognizing red flags for potential scams can help protect you, your loved ones, and your hard earned cash. Phishing Phishing is when scammers pretend to be someone that they aren’t to[...]
Opening Your First Account
OPENING YOUR FIRST ACCOUNT Opening an account at a bank or credit union is the first step toward owning your personal finances. Best of all? It’s super easy. Why Open an Account? Up until now, you’ve probably kept all of your money in your[...]
The Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 Calculating compound interest is complicated. Luckily, there’s a simple shortcut that helps you estimate how a fixed interest rate will affect your savings: the Rule of 72. The Basics The Rule of 72 is a tool used to estimate how[...]
Lower Your Utility Bills
7 TIPS TO LOWER YOUR UTILITY BILL There are tons of little tips on how to spend less on utilities, but they often only save a few dollars over the course of a year. Here are 7 big tips that will help you lower[...]
