NEW ENGLAND
FINANCIAL
LITERACY COLLABORATIVE
helping New England's youth through direct financial education
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
"Education and Engagement"
The New England Financial Literacy Collaborative brings together industry experts and educational professionals to teach financial literacy topics to New England youth. Through an online video lecture series, articles, and a question and answer service, we strive to educate and excite teenagers and youth adults about their finances.
We were founded on the belief that basic knowledge of one's finances is essential for all youth to possess, regardless of socio-economic status or level of education. Due to budget cuts and other factors, many New England high schoolers never learn the fundamental skills of financial literacy, and through this project, we hope to change that. With free online resources, video lectures, and a question and answer line, we strive to bring accessible and engaging financial education to youth all across New England.
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SESSON I
BASICS OF PERSONAL FINANCE
with Dr. Jacob Park
Dr. Jacob Park, a university professor of economics, taught us about the fundamentals concepts of economics, why they are important, and how we can apply this knowledge to our lives.
SESSION II
INVESTING FUNDEMENTALS
with Mr. Nishant Jain
Alongside Mr. Jain, a leading member of Vanderbilt University's student-run hedge fund, we learned about investing as a teen. We learned how to buy and sell stocks, what platforms to use, how to conduct effective research and many other useful insights.
SESSION III
PRINCIPLES OF THE STOCK MARKET
with Mr. Mark Schlageter
Taught by industry veteran Mark Schlageter, we learned about the basics of the stock market, how it functions, why it is important and how it impacts us.
ARTICLE I
Understanding College Loans
In this article, we detail, the purpose of college loans, the types, and where to start on your journey to an affordable education.
ARTICLE II
Personal Banking
In this article, we outline the purpose of a bank account, the types, and how to set one up.
ARTICLE III
Budgeting
In this article, we go over the basics of making a budget, why they are important, how to start one, and different budgeting tools and strategies.
“Knowledge is power, information is liberating, and education is the premise of progress.”
Kofi Annan
CONTACT US
Our question and answer service connects teens with questions about their finances with industry experts, simply send us an email with your question and a qualified individual will promptly respond.
