financial literacy

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    State promotes financial literacy in schools

    State promotes financial literacy in schools thumbnail "Yeah, but can he balance a checkbook?"

    Money talks and so do kids. So, financial experts agree that it’s time to talk to kids about money.

    As more research arises indicating a growing need for financial education, more schools are adopting financial literacy standards. In an October 2020 study published in the Economics of Education Review, researchers… read more →

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    FirstBank launches ‘Empower All’ initiative

    FirstBank launches ‘Empower All’ initiative thumbnail FirstBank employees and members of La Nueva Mix radio station created a fun and casual evening to discuss key banking topics at the Sept. 28 Empower All kickoff event at Tequila's Mexican Restaurant in Glenwood Springs. From left to right, Alexandria Latz, Viri Salais, Jorge A. Rojas Lopez, Nancy Menendez, Marco Marcelo Aguilar, Axel Contreras (La Nueva Mix), Pauline Araujo-Agoitia (La Nueva Mix) and Kseniya Mamlin. Courtesy photo

    In early September, FirstBank — one of the nation’s largest privately owned banks — launched “Empower All,” a free and bilingual financial education program.

    Focusing on financial literacy, Empower All seeks to enhance financial confidence and independence by sharing free guidance on key banking issues. The information… read more →