Nicole Best, founder of Another Way of Life Inc., hosts a financial literacy class.
It’s time to talk money.
That’s what Harrisburg financial literacy educator Nicole Best plans to discuss at her upcoming “Financially Lit” course for area youth and parents this weekend.
On Saturday, April 29, at the Nativity School of Harrisburg, Best will discuss topics like budgeting, workforce development, investing and saving for the future. These subjects, she believes, aren’t talked about enough among youth.
“This is a vital life skill and our kids are not being taught that,” Best said. “They need to be equipped to make good financial decisions.”
Best founded Another Way of Life Inc. during the pandemic, with the goal to educate and empower young Black and brown boys through teaching life skills. Recently, she started teaching a weekly class for students at the Nativity School on financial literacy, as well.
Several years ago, The Guardian published that, according to a report, the median wealth for Black Americans would fall to $0 by 2053, if trends continued. That forecast was jarring to Best, who decided she needed to do something to make an impact.
“The best way to change that is to start with this generation,” she said.
Adults can also get in on the learning, with lessons around helping children plan for college and understanding your work benefits, among other topics.
“Financially Lit” is open to youth 11 years and older and adults. Registration is preferred.
“I did not come from money, but I wanted to change my future,” Best said. “There are so many different avenues [for youth], and they just need that exposure and representation.”
The Nativity School of Harrisburg is located at 2101 N. 5th St., Harrisburg. “Financially Lit” will take place on April 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. To register, click here. For more information about Another Way of Life Inc., visit their website.
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