Financial Literacy Month

April is National Financial Literacy Month!

The Thrive team encourages everyone to participate this month in getting their finances organized, evaluating habits and improving their financial lives. Elisa and Aya have decided to compete in their financial fitness by following the 30 steps to their financial well being. Track their progress and see who is more financially healthy at the end of the month!

Who is currently winning?

100!	100!
Aya	Elisa

The 30 Step Path to Financial Wellness

Step 1: Commitment to Change
Step 2: Assess your financial situation
Step 3: Clearing out financial clutter
Step 4: Set yourself up for success
Step 5:Get copies of your credit reports
Step 6:Clean up your credit report
Step 7: Make your money count
Step 8: Identify your starting point
Step 9: Do you pass the debt test?
Step 10: Set your priorities
Step 11: Set SMART financial goals
Step 12: Set short-, mid- and long-term goals
Step 13: Paying down debt is a smart financial move
Step 14: Expect the unexpected
Step 15: Securing your financial future
Step 16: Make a commitment
Step 17: Save for your goals
Step 18: Where does all the money go?
Step 19: Identify and document your fixed monthly expenses
Step 20: Identify and plan for periodics
Step 21: Document your spending
Step 22: Identify ways to reduce spending
Step 23: Save money on groceries
Step: 24: Share a tip for change
Step 25: Document your desired spending
Step 26: Protect yourself by performing financial check-ups
Step 27: Understand the cost of credit
Step 28: Assemble a financial team
Step 29: Appreciate the benefits
Step 30: Looking Forward