Financial Literacy Coalition Bartholomew County

09/03/2024

In Mad City Money, ninth graders will be creating a budget and
then using the simulation to see if they can
truly cover their expenses.

Volunteers needed!
Mon., Sept. 30 & Tues., Oct. 1 - East HS
Register to volunteer at -
https://bit.ly/Fall2024MadCityMoneyEast

Wed., Oct. 2 & Thurs., Oct. 3 - North HS
Register to volunteer at -
https://bit.ly/Fall24MadCityMoneyNorth

Volunteers are needed for 2-hour time blocks
to staff a table where they get to have the role
of a salesperson. No prior experience is needed.
Youth will be having to make financial decisions
that face adults, including the unexpected!

08/31/2024

Get the answers at https://ow.ly/GPZR50S1W5t

08/27/2024

08/13/2024

Please share. The FLC is meeting tomorrow, Wednesday August 14th at the Extension Office at 8:30AM.

08/12/2024

Our Financial Literacy page at http://mybcpl.org/financial-literacy has resources on managing money and budgets, career skills, health, computer skills, and more. One section is on One-On-One financial coaching, linking to local providers that can help address your financial situation on a personal level.

07/31/2024

Plan ahead & include these overlooked expenses in your budget to avoid unexpected debt! 💰

07/27/2024

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07/17/2024

Discover why people are turning to Buy Now, Pay Later services and learn about the potential risks involved.

07/17/2024

HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS!! It’s almost time to apply for colleges! Scholarships are great opportunities that can help fund your future! Click the link for scholarship opportunities that can be easily applied for! You can filter out scholarship amounts, deadlines, and required GPA! 📚🎓

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

07/16/2024

Kickstart your week by tackling debt head-on! 💪

07/12/2024

JOIN US TOMORROW in support of Lindsey Thompson’s senior project! She has organized a free field day for anyone wanting to participate! ALL KIDS deserve quality education! 🫶

07/03/2024

Summer comes with a slew of expenses your Winter budget didn't include--i.e. graduation gifts. Here are 3 ways to offset the costs & avoid the debt blues.

07/01/2024

INSPIRE is a free online information source for all Hoosiers. Check out its "Learn" section to build career skills, find careers, improve your grammar and math skills, and more. https://inspire.in.gov/learn

06/26/2024

TEENS! Bored this summer? A summer job is a great way to get a glimpse of managing your own money, as well as gaining new experiences with time management, and working with others. Check out the link to see some summer jobs that you could apply for TODAY!

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=teen&l=columbus%2C+in&radius=15&vjk=15ad6d81840d7d76

06/24/2024

"Eliminate debt, elevate your future."

06/12/2024

Are you home buying with debt? Here's how to prep and manage your debt to improve your home purchase prospects.

06/08/2024

Did you know that we can accept Indiana Sun Bucks at the SNAP table at the Columbus Farmer's Market? Buy market tokens with your EBT card - SNAP or Sun Bucks - and we will give you an equal amount of tokens for free! Market tokens can be used at participating vendors until the end of the market in September, and can be used to buy SNAP eligible items, like fruits, veggies, meat, breads and more!

Indiana Sun Bucks is a new program that provides nutrition support for kids over the summer. Families of children who receive free or reduced school lunch and certain other benefits are eligible to apply for Indiana Sun Bucks (and may have already received their Summer EBT card in the mail). Look for the yellow SNAP banner at the market - our table is located next to the Market Information table.

Find out more about Sun Bucks here: https://indianasunbucks.com/home

06/06/2024

Congratulations to our friends at Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center!

What the nonprofit Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center has built during 30 years of helping Columbus’ most economically struggling residents began in a sense with a demolition.

06/06/2024

Learn how to protect yourself from scams during this free program from Thrive Alliance

06/02/2024

Scammers say and do things that can tell us they’re lying — and they’re not who they pretend to be. Of course, to hear or see those clues, we have to get past the panic scammers make us feel, thanks to the so-called emergencies they try to create. And since scammers are convincing, that can be...

05/30/2024

Join us today at Mill Race Center for this FREE conference!

05/29/2024

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05/25/2024

The USDA Summer Food Service Program will be available Monday-Fridays in the Conference Room from 12-1PM beginning Tuesday, May 28th. Food must be eaten on site, and folks are not permitted to leave with the meals. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under. Adults over the age of 18 may purchase a meal for $4.70.

05/21/2024

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05/14/2024

Let your voice be heard so that the healthcare system knows what vital resources and services need to be funded and provided for our diverse communities! You can participate in our online health survey until Wednesday, May 15th.

Use this link or scan the QR code to take the survey: prcsurvey.com/begin/CRH2024CHNA

05/13/2024

People with limited English proficiency sometimes struggle to understand financial documents and contracts written originally in English. To increase accessibility of financial information and to help the people you serve better understand their options when they make money choices, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has enhanced glossaries of translated financial words and terms.
Including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese glossaries.

View them here:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/adult-financial-education/tools-and-resources/ -financial-terms