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About
Learn more about what we do
Empowering
Solid Money Foundation (SMF) is a social enterprise whose mission is to empower, educate, equip, and elevate all people in their finances. Our vision is to provide a roadmap to economic stability and security for low-income families, the marginalized, single parents, young adults, and the underemployed- the majority of the people who are not included or have no access to relevant financial literacy. We recognize that one size does not fit all -people have various incomes, economic challenges, and circumstances that often complicate their financial journeys. Therefore, identifying where our members, participants, or clients are is crucial before setting a road map to their financial goals.
Supporting
SMF collaborates with other organizations to support participants to bridge from poverty to stability, from stability to security, and cross from one financial point to another- filling the gaps that often keep people in cycles of poverty. SMF works with individuals and organizations, employers and employees, learning institutions like colleges, after-school programs, community centers to bring needed relevant financial literacy for all people.
Financial Freedom
We don’t stop there; our children are our future, which means we offer practical and supplementary financial literacy programs for children K-12 and young adults. SMF is about simplifying money concepts for all people. We encourage our youth to grasp winning money principles and habits early because it helps offset many headaches in the future and often translates to financial freedom, changing economic legacies, peace of mind, and wealth building. Children need to learn how to handle their finances early to fail early; when the consequences are not dire, eventually they can manage their finances with confidence and tremendous success.
FAQ
What is Solid Money Foundation's mission?
Solid Money Foundation’s (SMF) primary focus is to empower and educate people in their personal finances. Our goal is to encourage all people to build a solid personal finance foundation early on in life and share these lessons so that these habits and skills become a lifestyle. We hope to influence our generation and future generations to understand their finances, avoid money traps and build wealth.
What is your approach with building a solid money foundation?
This journey involves prioritizing Needs vs. Wants, choosing a sustainable lifestyle, among other concepts. We recognize that economic pains and financial circumstances like poverty, divorce, low wages, death in the family, debt, bankruptcy could make these journeys challenging. However, learning how to navigate such times is also part of building a solid money foundation. Our approach is to assist our clients first to understand how they relate to their money to begin building this solid foundation.
What are some basics of winning with your money?
1. Understand how you relate with money.
2. Know where you are in your finances. Are you living within your means? do you have a shortage?
3. Have a plan that is realistic and goals that motivate you to take action
4. Educate yourself and take action.
What does SMF offer for groups sessions?
Group sessions are to provide and promote relevant financial literacy for the group. The topics covered are to benefit the specific audience. Topics like Budgeting, Credit restoration, Savings, among others, are popular general topics. These group sessions can be set up by an employer for the benefit of the employees, Non-Profit for the benefit of its participants, a college or other educational institution for its students, a church for it’s members, among other groups. Individual coaching and counseling are available to the members if requested. Please contact us to get additional details including pricing.
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