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.
View Financial Education Resources
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.
Budgeting with Joy: Holiday Spending Without the Financial Hangover
Why This Matters The holidays are meant to be a season of joy, generosity, and connection. Yet for millions of Americans, they also bring overspending, mounting credit card debt, and the quiet pressure to give beyond what they can realistically afford. According to...
New Year, New Financial Blueprint: Resetting Goals with Purpose
Why This Matters The start of a new year offers both a symbolic and practical opportunity to reset—not just habits, but financial priorities. After the holiday season, many households are left facing depleted savings, increased credit card balances, and budgets that...
Preparing for the Unexpected: Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Financial Resilience
Theme for November: Security, Winter Readiness, and Family Protection Why This Matters As we enter the season of gratitude and gathering, November reminds us not only of what we have—but of what we must protect. Financial emergencies rarely come with warning signs: a...
Budgeting for What Matters: Navigating Healthcare Costs and Insurance Choices
Budgeting for What Matters: Navigating Healthcare Costs and Insurance Choices Theme for October: Wellness, Preparedness, and Financial Protection Why This Matters Healthcare is not optional but it can feel unaffordable. From doctor visits and prescriptions to hospital...
Aligning Your Finances With Your Values
Smart Giving: Financial Literacy Through the Lens of Philanthropy and Service Aligning Your Finances With Your Values Why This Matters September invites reflection.As the seasons shift and the year begins its final quarter, many of us turn our thoughts toward...
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:
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✅ Demystify personal finance with practical blog posts
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✅ Empower readers to make confident money decisions
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✅ Educate communities through workshops and interactive classes
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✅ 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:
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Budgeting & money management
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Credit scores & debt reduction
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Investing basics
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️ Retirement & savings strategies
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Entrepreneurship, insurance & estate planning
Coming soon:
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Live & virtual workshops for individuals and families
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Interactive classes in schools, churches, and community centers
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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:
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Supporting historically marginalized communities
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Closing generational wealth gaps
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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:
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Expand workshops and community outreach
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Develop culturally relevant financial education materials
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Provide free resources and scholarships to participants
Together, we can shift the financial future of entire communities starting with the power of knowledge.
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
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MyMoney.gov – U.S. government portal covering budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement.
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FDIC Money Smart – Interactive financial education for youth, adults, and small business owners.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Tools, calculators, and guides for managing credit, debt, housing, and student loans.
Financial Education for Students & Young Adults
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Next Gen Personal Finance – Free curriculum and engaging activities for middle and high school students.
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JA Finance Park – Interactive simulations teaching financial responsibility to youth.
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Smart About Money – Self-paced lessons from the National Endowment for Financial Education.
Community & Family-Based Financial Support
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National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – Educational content tailored for families, nonprofits, and educators.
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Operation HOPE – Credit counseling, small business training, and financial coaching for underserved communities.
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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.
