If you’ve ever struggled with creating a budget or understanding how a Roth IRA differs from a traditional IRA, you’re not alone. Financial literacy, while crucial, is often a weak spot in the typical American education – leaving many teetering on the edge of money mishaps. To sharpen the financial acumen of young minds, the Kingsport Public Library is taking a step to fill that gap. They’re preparing to host a session especially for teens to get down with dollars and sense.
The event titled "Financial Literacy for Teens" is scheduled for July 23, making an afternoon appearance at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s main floor auditorium, as per the Kingsport Public Library announcement. And, before you ask, no, there’s no price tag on this one. Alan Pickle, from Operation Hope, will take the helm as speaker, and there will be light refreshments—because what’s a learning session without a free snack?
Operation Hope, the Atlanta-based non-profit behind the wheel in this endeavor, is no stranger to economic education. They reach out to both youths and adults to demystify finances, advocating for financial literacy as a runway toward economic independence.
For the teens that decide to spend their Sunday in the auditorium instead of scrolling through social media, no reservation is required. Just show up, grab a seat, and prepare to have your mind filled with financial knowledge. Details on this and future events can be snagged by visiting the Kingsport Library’s website at www.kingsportlibrary.org or by giving them a ring at 423-229-9489, said the library.
