West #leydenpride Incubator ss met their mentors today! And what a full circle moment as two of our Incubator alumni have returned to volunteer as mentors. Thanks to all our mentors- what a great start to the day! @UnchartedLRNG@leydenpride212@DominikSkorynko
Congrats to Gate Check, @incubatoredu final pitch winner!
Shout out to engineering student Russel K. for designing the prototype & software.
Thanks to the judges for wisdom & feedback, this program doesn’t exist without you!
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Tip #5 Protect Your Identity & Credit
These days, hacking and ID theft is common. Use strong passwords, check your credit regularly & be weary of phishing attempts.
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Tip #4 Find the Best Insurance for You. Auto, health, property, renters, etc. Determine what you need covered and research the best options for you. Do not be afraid to shop around for the best rates and coverage.
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Tip #3 Begin to build credit (with CAUTION). Credit can help us reach goals; a home, a car or go to school. BUT, its not for everyone. Credit card debt is REAL & should not be used by those not financially mature.
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East Leyden FBLA had an action packed weekend in Springfield. This year, 14 students qualified for the national conference in Atlanta later this year!
I couldn't be more proud of this great group of students. #leydenpride
Tip #2: Identify a budgeting system that works for you. Envelopes, spreadsheets, apps, whatever gets you to pay yourself first and allocate money efficiently is a great tool! #leydenpride#leydenbused#finlit
Tip for the day! Identify goals & start saving! Setting goals puts you on a path to be debt-free and towards financial freedom. Don’t wait until you “make more money”. Pay yourself first! #leydenpride#finlit
It’s Financial Literacy Month. Be on the lookout for #finlit tips throughout the month. Created in 2004, this month we highlight the importance of being financially literate & share tips to help you meet your financial goals! #leydenpride#consumereducation
West #leydenpride Mock Interviews for @oconnorsrb COOP Class! Thanks to our community volunteers and our Director of Communications @KarenGeddeis for taking time from your day to help our ss grow. And thanks to @fholthouse for helping set this day up! #essentialskills