"I learned early on to be resilient and manage my hard earned money. As a first generation financial citizen, it was tough navigating the system without much guidance. This often felt like a tall barrier to climb in other to achieve a better future."

"I watched my mom hustle to financially support the family on her own, working hard to stay above the need for the same government assistance programs she grew up on. I learned how to make my “dollar stretch,” but I learned very little about how to build the financial habits that could lead to future financial security."