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Why this matters to us
Financial stewardship might sound boring. It might actually be boring. But knowing how to manage your resources wisely can set you up for having the life you dream of. Financial stewardship is the responsible management of financial resources in order to meet specific goals. It includes knowing about saving, budgeting, banking, investing, and more.
Financial Literacy is Wrapped Up In Emotions
Financial Literacy means understanding the relationship between dreams, goals, and behaviors. Without one of those pieces, the others are harder to manage. So many of us live paycheck to paycheck, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t set goals. Many of us feel like we’re treading water with everything in life, but that makes having dreams even more important. Finances are wrapped up in emotions. Like all ideas in this program, we hope to present some tools that help address all the parts of what it means to take care of your finances.
A better future
Whether it’s 18 money, a bonus from your job, or your first paycheck, it can be tricky to figure out what “financially responsible” looks like for you specifically. We’re introducing financial literacy as part of the greater picture of health. Even identifying your dream and deciding what’s possible is an important step. Is it opening up that online shoe or book store, investing in Pokemon cards or the stock market? Is it achieving something you’ve never seen anyone around you do, but you dream of doing it? Preparing for these dreams is a way to change your future.
Life Skills
How is cleaning your house linked to decreased risk of drug abuse? How is knowing how to do your laundry a way to create a more equitable marriage? How can you reduce your risk of diabetes by learning to cook? Life skills are linked to increased independence and self confidence. Tulalip Tribes offers a number of resources and techniques that tie all these skills together.
How Can I Start Investing Without a Large Budget?
Apps like Acorns and round-up savings programs can help individuals start investing with minimal funds.
What Financial Planning Resources Are Available to Tulalip Members?
Tulalip offers financial advising services to help members make informed decisions about savings, investments, and trust accounts.
How Can I Teach My Child About Money Management?
A few tips include budgeting at the kitchen table, don’t keep money taboo. Give them hands-on experience with finances, bill paying and saving!
Additional Resources
Tulalip Resources
- Tulalip Tribal Member Financial Advisor – Lesley Cortez
Tulalip offers financial advising services to help community members manage their finances, including maximizing trust accounts and making sound investment choices. Financial Advisor Lesley Cortez is available to guide you through the process. - Financial Advisor Service: Lesley Cortez, Financial Advisor
Federal Resources
- Acorns: Investment and Savings Platform
Acorns is a low-cost platform that helps you invest by rounding up your everyday purchases to the nearest dollar and investing the change. It’s an easy way to start investing without needing a lot of money upfront.- Website: Acorns
- Round Up Your Change Program
Many banks offer a “round up your change” program, where your purchases are rounded up to the nearest dollar, and the difference is invested or saved. Check with your bank to see if they offer this service.
Articles
- How to Start Investing Without Spending a Lot of Money
- Learn about sound financial principles tailored for Native American communities, including building assets, managing debt, and investing for the future.
- URL: https://www.firstnations.org/achieving-native-financial-empowerment/
Influencers
- Berna Anat: https://www.instagram.com/heyberna
- Kara Pérez: https://www.instagram.com/webravelygo
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There is something you can do.
Strong community connections are key to addressing this crisis. When neighbors and local groups unite, they create a support network that can identify and help those at risk. Small acts—checking in, sharing resources, offering support—make a real difference. These connections don’t just help in emergencies; they build resilience and prevent addiction from taking root.
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