Use the Financial Wellness Assessment to discover your personal finance strengths and weaknesses.
Take Control of Your Money
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County has partnered with Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
Budgeting & Saving Basics
Learn how to track income, prioritize expenses, and build a savings habit. Introducing the power of compound interest and how small, consistent savings can grow over time.
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Credit & Understanding Debt
Demystify credit and debt, helping navigate borrowing responsibly. Learn about the long-term impact of credit scores on housing, jobs, and financial opportunities, while clarifying the difference between helpful and harmful debt.
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Risk, Responsibility, Financial Wellness
Expand your financial perspective by exploring risk, planning for the future, and linking financial health with mental health. Have emotional awareness around money and promote long-term thinking through tools like emergency funds, insurance, & retirement
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Teaching Children About Money
6 min read
These 6 activities teach spending, saving, and investing to kids.
Budget Calculator
6 min activity
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
Stock Market Basics
4 min read
Learn how to buy & sell stocks so you can start investing your money.
Handling High Inflation
4 min read
What should I do when faced with high inflation and rising prices?
Banzai Plus
90 min read
Manage your budget and credit wisely to qualify and afford your first home, while also juggling real-life dilemmas like identity fraud and purchasing auto insurance.
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Money Market Accounts
2 min read
Meet the hybrid account that may be the right saving solution for you.
