SMART MONEY HABITS

In today's digital world, leveraging media and technology to provide educational solutions based on financial knowledge from trusted experts empowers financial freedom. In this Smart Money Habits section, you can access credible multimedia resources that help you discover digital financial tools and improve your financial well-being. Smart Money Habits is a financial learning series produced by experts at the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) in partnership with Media Smart Citizens, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) of The New York Public Library and The New School Libraries. As featured at leading conferences, the initiative is open to libraries, educators, and community organizers worldwide. 

Episode Overviews:

• Financial Building Blocks are important for managing money wisely. Building smart money habits can help you achieve your goals.

• Managing your Money in a Digital World is a necessity. Digital tools can help you monitor your credit score or apply for a loan.

• Going to college is a major life milestone. Having guidance on Budgeting for College and how to get financial aid is critical. 

The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and Media Smart Citizens (MSC) joined forces to create the “Smart Money Habits” Financial Literacy Initiative to educate and empower the public regarding vital aspects of financial literacy. “The NYSSCPA supports financial literacy initiatives as a part of our strategic plan. The importance of our clients, communities and students making smart financial decisions from an early age cannot be neglected and could easily change the trajectory of their lives” said Calvin Harris Jr., the NYSSCPA’s Chief Executive Officer. 

In conjunction with Smart Brands Studio, the MSC team developed and produced three informative videos that discuss making smart money moves for all ages. The “Money in a Digital World” episode was featured at the American Library Association LibLearnX conference and was honored with a prestigious Telly Awards. The resource book specifically created by MSC for educators about fintech is available below/ INSERT LINK. 

The Smart Money Habits resource webpage on the NYSSCPA site provides original and sourced content from trusted partners and organizations that will support everyone from students to seasoned professionals to senior citizens. An expanded financial literacy learning resource webpage is available from the experts at NYSSCPA with links to University/College Financial Aid and Guidance, Planning for the Future, Retirement and Beyond, plus Member Resources and News.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) of The New York Public Library established a new LibGuide section featuring video episodes with related resources that include books on personal finance, financing college, LinkedIn Learning courses, materials, educational programs and even individualized support sessions with trained counselors. 

A valued partner in the Media Smart Citizens public pedagogy initiative, The New School Libraries at The New School University in New York City developed a dedicated digital resource guide around the Smart Money Habits videos.  

ABOUT OUR PARTNERS & RESOURCES
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, or SNFL for short, is the largest circulation branch of The New York Public Library. Located at the site of the former Mid-Manhattan Library on 5th Avenue and 40th Street, SNFL is a completely transformed, state-of-the-art library following a full-scale renovation. You can learn more about SNFL by visiting nypl.org/snfl

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is The New York Public Library’s premier business library, offering an array of free resources for those interested in personal finance and investing, small business, financial research, and career services. It also provides premium electronic resources and services for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established businesses seeking expansion, and for job seekers, from entry to executive levels.

Are you interested in learning about investing or saving or planning for retirement? Would you like help in managing your money, or paying off debt? Book a free online session with one of their professional counselors. Do you want to attend a finance class or program? See their calendar of upcoming events. For more information and resources, please visit their guides on Personal Finance and Financial Planning.

The New York Public Library's College & Career Pathways Program

Whether you're working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, The New York Public Library's College & Career Pathways program is here for you, with resources, individual counseling, college and career prep workshops, and programs to help you take the next big step. There are informational videos to give you guidance on different topics that will help you prepare for what comes after high school. You can also sign up for a one on one session (15 to 30 minutes) with a College and Career Pathways (CCP) librarian to get individual postsecondary readiness assistance online. In addition, there are a wide array of free programs across the Library, including at our neighborhood branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. College & Career Pathways has been made possible thanks to the generous support of The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.

LinkedIn Learning 

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational site that features thousands of courses and video tutorials where you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. It is free to access from anywhere using your NYPL library card.

The New School Libraries

Visit this link to learn more about The New School Libraries: https://library.newschool.edu/about

About the NYSSCPA 

Founded in 1897, the New York State Society of CPAs (nysscpa.org) is the premier professional accounting association for approximately 21,000 licensed members residing and practicing in New York state, encompassing all areas of public practice, including government, education, technology, nonprofit, real estate, health care and industry. It is the oldest—and the third largest—such state society in the United States.