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Louisiana Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial capability of individuals by providing advocacy and access to financial education programs and resources.

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and invite you to get involved by becoming a partner and supporter.

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Financial Smarts for Student and Adults
  
Finacial Smarts for High School Students and Families
April is Financial Literacy Month
LA Jump$tart at College Goal Sunday

LA Jump$tart Makes a Homerun at College Goal Sunday

More than 40 families gathered at the Baton Rouge Community College Campus to learn more about filling out the FAFSA form and the financial preparation for their student. LA Jump$tart partners were on hand to provide financial information about general money matters.

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EverFi - Financial Literacy™

A new-media learning platform that uses the latest technology - video, animations, 3D gaming, avatars and social networking - to bring complex financial concepts to life for today's digital generation.

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Contact: Trey Medberry at Turn on JavaScript!

2012 Financial Education Bootcamp

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Lemonade Day 2013 - Saturday May 4

Lemonade Day Louisiana is a FREE, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business using a lemonade stand!

Learn how you can get involved at www.louisiana.lemonadeday.org.

Reliable Financial Education Resources

Jump$tart Clearinghouse

Next Partner's Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 22nd 2013
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Place: Louisiana Bankers Association Boardroom
5555 Bankers Avenue * Baton Rouge
Speaker's Bureau

Invite a professional into your classroom, workplace or organization at no cost to teach the basics of personal finance.
Find a speaker in your area.

3 Strong Reasons to be an Official Member of Louisiana Jump$tart

  • Access to valuable education resources
  • Networking with other advocates
  • Continuing education

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The IRS offers “Understanding Taxes”, a free, fun, simple to use, interactive, online tool designed by teachers for teachers.
Check out the video on YouTube.

 

Attention:
H.R. and Training Directors

What Will a Quality Financial Literacy Program Accomplish for Employees?

A quality financial literacy program should help your employees practice good financial behaviors. Over time these behaviors will result in positive changes in their financial lives.
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Who wants some football?

VISA Financial Football
 

Statistics

How Do Financial Literacy and Financial Behavior
Vary by State?

New research by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) finds that the residents of New Hampshire and Alaska rank at the top of financial literacy and financial behavior, while residents of Louisiana and West Virginia rank at the bottom.

Louisiana ranks 51st in financial capability and 46th in financial behavior.

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Where do you go to get a “Really Free” Credit Report?

You can get a free report from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies every 12 months. The official Website, www.annualcreditreport.com, is the ONLY authorized online source for you to get a free credit report under federal law. Some other sites claim to offer “free” credit reports, but may charge you for another product if you accept a “free” report.
Click here to get your really free credit report.
 

Making the Case for Financial Literacy – 2012
A Collection of Personal Finance Statistics Gathered by National Jump$tart from Other Sources.

News You Can Use

Let’s Talk Credit: 8 Must-Have Couple Conversations

Attitudes about using credit cards vary dramatically, and learning a partner’s outlook can avert all-too-common money disputes. Here are the eight top credit issues every couple should tackle.

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The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act allows access to

your credit report to those with a “permissible purpose”,

such as someone who intends to use the information in

connection with a credit transaction involving the extension

of credit or the review or collection of an account; for

employment purposes; in connection with the underwriting

of insurance; to determine eligibility for a license; or for

legitimate business needs. Your consent is not required.