- Become financial literate
- Start saving money now
- Make good budgeting habits
- Plan for good financial futures
DID YOU KNOW?
2/3 of adults lack an understanding of basic financial literacy
33 states do not require financial literacy education
About half of adults in the United States are financially illiterate
In our present-day, we need to financially empower our society's youth more than ever before.
OUR PROGRAMS
WE TEACH YOUTH TO
- Successfully plan for college
- Develop a good credit score
- Invest in future education
- Become financially sustainable
OUR GOALS
Develop safer communities to prevent crime and recidivism
Create a financially smart, millennial population
Keep teens motivated and pursuing higher education
The Five Rules of Fin$marts
1
Develop good credit history
2
Never depend upon financial institutions
3
Start saving money now
4
Open up a bank account
5
Don’t underestimate your wealth-earning capabilities
Main Affiliates
Nassau County Peer Diversion Court
We work with Nassau County PDC, A teen-composed courtroom in Hempstead, Long Island implementing Restorative Justice and getting teens engaged in communities to reduce recidivism and crime
Nassau County District Attorney Community Partnership Program
“Future Me” Program