"I've long believed that excellence is a habit. Likewise, excellence in one's financial health can be achieved through positive habits - small, constructive steps that build up towards a grand goal. Financial literacy is all about learning which habits will be the building blocks of achieving security, confidence, and discipline."
"Financial literacy is learning all the things about money that your future self wishes your present self knew."
"Financial Literacy is the concrete foundation for an individual to be able to fulfill their financial goals in life. Understanding how to earn, manage, and invest money will allow individuals to feel confident in their every-day decision making processes and how those decisions will impact their long-term financial goals."
A small team from SoH visited with a group of students at Binghamton University, with a focus on Financial Literacy. We covered a variety of topics that drove discussion around the Essentials of Investing. We addressed the stock market & investment basics, investment strategy, types of retirement & savings accounts, diversification & risk/return, financial management & avoiding mistakes, and the role of financial planners. We closed with action items the students can immediately begin to apply to their own current situations that are easy to implement, make sense and can boost their financial well-being.
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In August 2024, SEEDs of Hope partnered with Unleashing Leadership Podcast, the No Athlete Left Behind charity, and Triple F Elite Sports Training in Knoxville, TN to present to student athletes on how each person has the power to take control of their financial futures, regardless of their background, individual circumstances or upbringing. SEEDs of Hope donated a library of over 70 books on leadership, personal development, business, and finance to No Athlete Left Behind for the benefit of their student athletes and their families.
Browse our book picks—they’re easy to understand and full of real-world tips to help you feel more confident with money.
Check out these apps and tools—they’re simple to use and can really help you stay on top of your money day to day.
Give these podcasts a listen—they’re a great way to learn about money in a relaxed, easy-to-follow way, whether you're at home or on the go.
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