New York Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy

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New York Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy

An Independent Affiliate of the Jump$tart Coalition

The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy includes a network of independent, grassroots state affiliates, operated predominantly by volunteers. State coalitions share Jump$tart’s mission of advancing financial literacy through communication, collaboration, and a commitment to effective financial education – but each unique coalition sets its own agenda based on the circumstances and particular needs of its residents.

Mission

The New York Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of New Yorkers by advocating for and supporting financial education initiatives throughout the state.

Our Events

Our most recent NY Jump$tart event was at Coburn Elementary school where Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver, read Emma and the CosmoPhone to a third grade class followed by a game of jeopardy on financial fundamentals.

(Alex Bowman reading Emma and the CosmoPhone to a third grade class at Coburn Elementary)

Upcoming Free Financial Literacy Events

  • 04/09/25 Financial Fitness for Small Business Owners – This in-person event, hosted by the Queens Chamber of Commerce, will be led by experts from Urban Upbound who will cover best practices, tips, and advice for personal financial health. It will be from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at 101-09 Metropolitan Avenue Queens, NY 11375.
  • 04/15/25 Real Estate Investment Intro – This virtual event will give you the opportunity to engage with experienced investors and industry professionals who are eager to share their insights and experiences as well as being a change to learn the basics and lay a foundation for your real estate investing journey.
  • 05/01/25 Empower Your Finances – This virtual event is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial independence. From budgeting to investing, the expert speakers will guide you through the steps to secure your financial well-being.

Free Financial Literacy Resources

  • Jump$tart Financial Foundations – offers a course with modules designed to increase your skills and confidence in personal finance.
  • Jump$tart Clearinghouse – the nation’s premier searchable database of curated financial education resources from hundreds of reputable sources.
  • CashCourse – offers online financial education courses through instructor assignments or self study. The website also contains customizable financial tools such as worksheets, a budget wizard, quizzes, and calculators, and more.
  • Khan Academy – offers a financial literacy course with 16 units broken down into a series of helpful exercises and videos.
  • EveryDollar – an app which provides tools for income and expense tracking, budgeting, debt tracking, saving goals and more.
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – a government agency website that provides a series of helpful financial guides and tools to help with financial decision making and navigating complex processes such as taking out auto loans, paying for college, buying a house, retirement planning, and more.

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Getting Involved

Here are a few ways you or your organization can get involved with the New York Coalition:

Join the Coalition! If your organization or you as an individual are actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy amongst youth, we invite you to to become a member.

Become a Member of Our Board! We are always looking for additional enthusiastic new members ready and willing to help us run the New York Coalition.

Support the Coalition! The Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, nonprofit organization.  As such, in-kind donations such as the printing of promotional m materials or hosting of meetings and events are greatly appreciated. The Coalition also welcomes monetary contributions.

Make a difference locally! Organizations and individuals can make a great impact at the local level. Here are just a few ways that you can make a difference:

Parents: Begin teaching your child about personal finance at a young age and continue to reinforce these skills. 

Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations or teacher support.

Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, go to Clearinghouse and search according to your grade and subject matter.

Policy Makers: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school’s curriculum and teacher professional development programs.

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