Jill Russo Foster

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Do You Want Your Teen To Learn About Personal Finances?

If you want to teach your teens about personal finances, I am teaching a class at Norwalk Community College in Norwalk, CT specifically for teens.

It’s a five day class the week of July 15, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

For more information or to register your teen, call 203-857-7080 or please visit Norwalk Community College.

Last year this class filled quickly and we turned people away, so don’t wait!

Happy Birthday, Daylight Savings Time!

Today is the 100th anniversary of Daylight Savings Time!

Did you remember to change your clocks this morning?  So many change automatically, but we have a few that don’t – cars, stove and microwave. How about you?

Enjoy the extra day light in the evening.  It’s a sure sign that spring is coming.

Upcoming Workshops

Winter is here and spring is coming soon, so it’s never to early to make plans.   I wanted to share with you some upcoming workshops I am doing:

Norwalk Community College:
Welcome To The Real World: Teens and Money –  Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10 am to 12pm
Personal Financial Coaching – Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 6 to 8pm

Saving Money with Good Credit – Monday, March 25, 2019 from 6 to 8pm

 

Greenwich Library:

Take Control of Your Finances – Tuesday, April 1, 2019 from 6:30 to 8pm

 

For more information and for details on how to register click here.

 

 

Take Your Child To The Library Day

As a kid, I loved the library.  I still use our library for more than just books.  Yes, I love to read, so I read both physical books and e-books.  But there is so much more than books.

These are just a few of the things we use at our local library:

  • Friday night movies
  • Watching movies at home for free (Hoopla)
  • Taking workshops on a variety of subjects
  • Reading magazines online (no purchase / subscriptions necessary)
  • Day passes to attractions, such as the zoo, aquarium, nature center and more.

All this with our library card.  And all for free so we save money.

This Saturday, February 4 is Take Your Child To The Library Day!  Check out your local library as see what they offer both on this special day and throughout the year.

America Recycles Day

Thursday, November 15 is America Recycles Day!

I have always been someone who recycles.  My mom started me recycling when we were growing up.  That all I knew and we still continue to this everyday in our household. We separate our deposit cans/bottles to return to the store, we sort our plastic, metal and glass for trips to the town’s transfer station and we shred and recycle our paper items.

For those other items, we participate in special days throughout the year. Here are a few in our area:

  • Light bulb day – we are able to turn in used light bulbs for new ones
  • Prescription / Over the counter medicine – we turn in on that day of the year

And now, we have America Recycles Day this week.  You can turn in a variety of items in your local area.  For more details of what is available in your area, go to America Recycles Day.  In addition, Staples has make this day a week long event from November 11 to the 17, they will accept your old electronics and give you a coupon towards your next purchase (see Staples for details).

For more information on places to get rid of items, please check out my resources page for more suggestions.  If you have a place that you use that’s not on our list, please let us know.

If you want to reduce what coming in, here are some other great links:

Take advantage of this and other recycling days in your area.

 

 

 

Today’s The Day To Vote

Vote Box by j4p4n

 

If you are like me, you probably have been flooded with phone calls and mailers.

Today is the day to make your voice heard.  Get out an cast your vote.  This is your chance to vote for the candidates / issues you believe will do the best for your state and our country.  If you haven’t voted early (some states let you), please get to the polls to make your voice heard today.

FREE Stuff To Do

This Saturday is a big day!  You have so many choices of what to do and it’s all FREE.  Yes, I you heard me FREE!!!!!!

There are two options with many choices for things to do this Saturday, September 22 only.

Option 1 – it’s National Parks Free Day – so you can visit a national park and save on the entrance fee.  Click this link to find out more.  You can check out a local park or make plans to visit one farther.  Don’t worry if you can’t make it this Saturday, there is one more free day coming up later this year.

Option 2 – it’s Smithsonian Museum Day – now is your chance to visit a museum for free, both in your area and across the country.  Check out this link to see which museums are participating and to get your ticket.  You’ll need a ticket to visit for free and you can get that at the website.

Two options for you and your family for this Saturday that won’t break your wallet.  Enjoy!

Upcoming Workshops

Now that we are gearing up for the fall, I wanted to share with you some workshops I am teaching at Norwalk Community College (Norwalk, CT) in the Extended Studies Dept in the Fall term.

Take Control Of Your Finances

Welcome To The Real World: Teens and Money

Budgeting For The Fluctuating Income

For more information and/or to register click here.

Want Your Teens To Learn About Money

If you want your teens to learn about money, register them for my 5 day class at Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT

Teens and Money: Teen Personal Finance – 5 Day Class for Teens

This course is intended to help students develop an understanding of financial literacy and will inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. It is designed to prepare students to manage money and make informed financial decisions in their own lives. A focus of the course will be the effective use of mathematics as a tool in developing financial literacy skills.  Real world topics covered will include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. Students will design personal and household budgets utilizing checking and saving accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debt and credit management, and evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. This course will provide a foundation for making informed decisions about money and gaining financial independence.

Monday to Friday       7/16/18 to 7/21/18        1:00PM – 4:00PM

To register: Telephone: (203) 857-7080 Email:  extendedstudies@norwalk.edu