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My Work: Providing financial literacy and health insurance literacy programs to the residents of Western Maryland. My Roots: Western Maryland, Northern West Virginia My Passion: I enjoy helping others, learning about finance, and outdoors. My Hero: Father, followed closely by Spiderman My Favorite Quote: “Excuses don’t bring Championships” Hal Grau My Favorite Personal Finance Resources:  MoneySmart...

April 06, 2018

My Work: Providing personal financial guidance to individuals and couples My Roots: I am the 3rd generation of my mother's family to be born and raised in San Francisco, California. My Passion: Helping people understand that their past doesn't need to represent their future My Hero: Bernie Sanders My Favorite Quote: "I have been absolutely...

April 05, 2018

My Work: Providing financial education, coaching and credit counseling services to clients who are focused on building wealth. I also educate children and young adults regarding personal finance and preparation for adulthood. My Roots: Raleigh, NC My Passion: Providing my community with the knowledge needed to increase their credit scores, reduce debt and build wealth....

April 04, 2018

My Work: In my current role, I work to support financial capability practitioners, including but not limited to those within CBA’s network of over 500 nonprofit organizations, by disseminating credit building and credit education best practices.  My Roots: My educational background is in international relations and peace and conflict studies. While completing...

April 03, 2018

My Work: I wear many hats here at EWU, from working with families of incoming freshmen, to helping graduates plan for student loan repayment. I counsel, educate, encourage and motivate.   My favorite task is creating and leading financial literacy workshops.  My Roots: I was born and raised in the beautiful Spokane Valley...

April 02, 2018

My Work: I work with individuals & couples in a virtual office setting, supporting them in their efforts to become more effective managers of their finances and to realize the kinds of financial lives they want for themselves and their loved ones. My Roots: I came from a career Air Force family...

April 01, 2018

Every April, we join the personal finance field in celebrating Financial Literacy Month – a national effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. This year, we are taking this opportunity to connect, raise awareness for and celebrate the AFCPE® community –...

March 29, 2018