Seasonal Money Themes

Beyond Candy: 6 Ways Organizations Can Turn Halloween Into Financial Literacy

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 01/10/2026

Discover creative Halloween financial literacy activities that help kids learn budgeting, opportunity cost, saving, risk, entrepreneurship, and financial decision-making through engaging, real-world experiences.

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Emergency Preparedness Matters: Organizations Have a Critical Role in Building Community Resilience

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 01/09/2026

Learn how schools, libraries, nonprofits, employers, and community organizations can promote emergency preparedness, financial readiness, and resilience before a crisis occurs

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The Power of a Lemonade Stand Lesson

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 01/08/2026

Teach kids financial literacy and entrepreneurship through lemonade stand projects. Learn how schools and organizations can use hands-on activities to build money skills, confidence, teamwork, and real-world business understanding in students.

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Achieve Better Outcomes With Relationship-Based Financial Literacy Programming

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 01/02/2026

Discover why relationship-based financial literacy programs help organizations strengthen families, improve communication, and create lasting community impact.

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