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LitBits Program Overview

​​The LitBits Financial Skills Development Program equips participants with essential information and tools to confidently navigate personal and professional financial landscapes. Through a comprehensive syllabus, the program fosters lifelong financial stability and economic empowerment. Below is a detailed breakdown of the program’s core topics and the benefits participants gain:

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What LitBits Covers:​

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  1. Foundations of Financial Literacy

    • Understanding the importance of financial planning.

    • Exploring pathways to generational wealth and breaking cycles of poverty.

  2. Workplace Readiness

    • Job interview preparation, resume building, and networking strategies.

    • Salary negotiation and career advancement tips.

  3. Paychecks and Benefits

    • Demystifying taxes, insurance, and retirement funds.

    • Navigating employee benefits and understanding paycheck deductions.

  4. Budgeting and Money Management

    • Practical strategies for budgeting, saving, and avoiding impulse spending.

    • Creating emergency funds and giving back to the community.

  5. Tax Basics

    • Filing taxes, understanding deductions, and managing quarterly taxes.

  6. Education and Career Pathways

    • Exploring higher education options, vocational training, and budgeting for education.

  7. Credit and Borrowing

    • Understanding credit scores, building credit, and avoiding common pitfalls.

    • Assessing loan options, credit cards, and their financial impact.

  8. Investing and Wealth Building

    • Introduction to savings, investments, and financial goal setting.

    • Identifying different investment options and risks.

  9. Health and Financial Well-being

    • Connecting financial stability to mental and physical health.

    • Strategies for living within your means and reducing financial stress.

  10. Financial Equity and Inclusion

    • Addressing systemic inequities and promoting equitable financial opportunities.​​

  11. Civic Engagement

    • The role of informed citizens in economic decision-making.

    • Government policies and their financial impact.

    • The impact of voting and policy advocacy on financial well-being.

  12. ​Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Fundamentals​​​

    • ​​The evolution of money, how blockchain works, and its impact on finance.

    • Exploring crypto responsibly while managing risks.

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Bay Area, CA

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POWR (PERSPECTIVE OPTIMIZED FOR WORLD READINESS), Inc. d/b/a The POWR Fund, is a California nonprofit corporation recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), which operates through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund, Inc. a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178, ppf.org/pp). Contributions to the POWR Fund qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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