Financial Literacy Series

Financial Literacy Resources You Can Use Right Now

While The Gatsby Showcase Foundation continues to develop its own workshops and classes, we also want to ensure you have access to trusted, nationally recognized, and completely free resources to begin your financial wellness journey today.

Free Online Tools & Courses

MyMoney.gov – U.S. government portal covering budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement.
FDIC Money Smart – Interactive financial education for youth, adults, and small business owners.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Tools, calculators, and guides for managing credit, debt, housing, and student loans.

Financial Education for Students & Young Adults

Next Gen Personal Finance – Free curriculum and engaging activities for middle and high school students.
JA Finance Park – Interactive simulations teaching financial responsibility to youth.
Smart About Money – Self-paced lessons from the National Endowment for Financial Education.

Community & Family-Based Financial Support

National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – Educational content tailored for families, nonprofits, and educators.
Operation HOPE – Credit counseling, small business training, and financial coaching for underserved communities.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) – Connects individuals with certified nonprofit counselors for budgeting and debt relief.

Note: These are independent, third-party resources not affiliated with The Gatsby Showcase Foundation. We share them to help our community take immediate, informed steps toward financial empowerment.

Introducing Our Financial Literacy Series

Building Wealth, One Lesson at a Time

Financial freedom begins with financial knowledge. We’re proud to launch the Financial Literacy Blog & Workshop Series an empowering initiative designed to help individuals and families take control of their finances, build generational wealth, and achieve long-term stability.

Mastering Your Money: Personal Finance Basics

Apr 24, 2025 | Finance

Mastering Your Money Personal Finance Basics for a Stronger Financial Future Effectively managing your personal finances is essential for long-term stability and true financial independence. By understanding the core principles of budgeting, saving, and spending...

Managing your Credit Scores, Debt, and Credit Cards

Apr 20, 2025 | Finance

Understanding Credit Master Your Credit Score, Debt, and Credit Cards for a Healthier Financial Future Credit plays a pivotal role in your financial well-being. From loan approvals to mortgage rates—even job and rental opportunities—your credit history impacts more...

Investing 101

Jan 24, 2025 | Finance

Investing 101 Understanding Investment Types, Managing Risk, and Building Your Portfolio Investing is one of the most effective tools for growing wealth and achieving long-term financial goals—whether that’s retirement, higher education, or financial freedom. This...

Why This Series Matters

Too many individuals especially in underserved communities lack access to clear, actionable financial education. The result? Unnecessary debt, limited wealth-building opportunities, and barriers to essential goals like home ownership, higher education, and retirement planning.

Our goal is to change that narrative.

Through this series, we aim to:

✅ Demystify personal finance with practical blog posts
✅ Empower readers to make confident money decisions
✅ Educate communities through workshops and interactive classes
✅ Support long-term growth with real-world tools and strategies

What You Can Expect

We understand that building financial literacy takes time and consistency, so we’re taking a high-quality, measured approach. Expect digestible content and sustained community engagement through monthly blog articles covering topics such as:

Budgeting & money management
Credit scores & debt reduction
Investing basics
️ Retirement & savings strategies
Entrepreneurship, insurance & estate planning

Coming soon:

‍ Live & virtual workshops for individuals and families
Interactive classes in schools, churches, and community centers
Tailored sessions for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and young professionals

Our Commitment to Impact

We believe that financial literacy is a cornerstone of equity. Everyone—regardless of background—deserves access to tools that unlock economic independence.

Our focus includes:

Supporting historically marginalized communities
Closing generational wealth gaps
Promoting smart entrepreneurship & financial resilience

A Call to Our Supporters & Sponsors

We invite sponsors, donors, and partners to join us in this transformative mission. Your support helps us:

Expand workshops and community outreach
Develop culturally relevant financial education materials
Provide free resources and scholarships to participants

Together, we can shift the financial future of entire communities starting with the power of knowledge.