⏰ Time is Ticking to #MakeCents of the Back-to-School Season! | #MAKINGCENTS


Time is ticking to #MAKECENTS of the back-to-school season! ⏰

Tick–Tock–Tick–Tock! The ticking sound of the clock is the least of worries for Paper Cha$ers who live by the "More Money, NO Problems" mantra!

If you took our money personality test and ended up with the Paper Cha$er personality, you're money habits are most like:

Toph Beifong from "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

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Ava Coleman from "Abbott Elementary"

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"More Money, NO Problems"

Paper Cha$ers have all the time on their side during the back-to-school season and are represented by something that ticks with as much optimism as they do: THE CLOCK πŸ•’

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During the back-to-school season, Paper Cha$ers are go-getters that are known for:

β€’ Signing up for overtime to afford the aesthetically pleasing school supplies you've been eyeing

β€’ Chasing short-term goals that include shopping now and thinking later

β€’ Developing another source of income (like selling the clothes your kids have outgrown!)

Don't Let Time Get Ahead of You!

While spending money that you believe that you can easily just make more of may be fun, remember to not get ahead of yourself! Paper Cha$ers can best prioritize themselves this season by:

πŸ•’ Setting aside money in a savings account for future investments instead of quick purchases (maybe a back-to-school 2025 fund?)

πŸ• Beating the credit card and side hustle "game" by using their time responsibly

πŸ•— Learning long-term planning practices by attending the latest Pocket PD sessions​

In conclusion Paper Cha$ers – make money! However, don't let it make you! Of the money personalities, you may be the most on-your-toes, but you can also learn from the other three money personalities!

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Don't forget to take the money personality quiz and share your results with us!

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Took the 2-question money-personality quiz? DM us a screenshot of your results on Instagram β†’@pocketschange!

Look forward to learning more about other money personalities as we continue to #makecents of this back-to-school season!


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Pockets Change is a hybrid organization (s-corp and non-profit 501c3) working with K-12 districts, colleges, and other community organizations across the country. πŸ“š Our mission is to build intergenerational financial resilience with students, families, and educators. We believe financial education is about much more than numbers, it’s a means for self-care and social justice. It all happens through Hip Hop pedagogy, which focuses on understanding self-identity in relation to the whole. Together we are working to address systemic issues of educational equity and the racial wealth divide.

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