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Dollars to Scholars

An educational organization that aims to facilitate students’ first steps in becoming financially literate and independent

03/14/2026

Dollars To Scholars, in collaboration with , hosted our second GROWTH Financial Literacy Seminar on the morning of March 14th! We talked about saving, investing, employment, and credit and debt, all with great participation from the audience.

We are so thankful to Members Credit Union and Alejandra Gomez for making his possible, along with others who helped us along the way! Thank you to Alejandra, Edith Targonski and the team, , and Lisa Dempsey for helping to push out the seminar and/or set up for the unexpected turnout on the fly!

And yes, we continue the tradition of eating wildly unhealthy food after. The fro-yo was stellar.

03/12/2026

FINAL REMINDER! This Saturday, Dollars To Scholars is hosting a seminar with from 10-11:30AM. We will be covering various financial literacy topics with fun activities. It’s for kids aged 8-14, parents are welcome as well!

Make sure to register in the link in our bio or scan the QR code on this post 🔥

03/08/2026

Our team was honored to be recognized in the 33rd edition of with with an article about our upcoming seminar! We were so excited to see our organization in a community magazine and from such a wonderful organization. We’d like to thank the Latincolors team and Members Credit Union for making this happen! Please be sure to check out Latincolors 33rd edition, which will be released soon, along with a blog post of our article released on https://www.latincolorsmagazine.com/ soon!

03/02/2026

Our Dollars To Scholars team was given the chance to network and promote our upcoming seminar at the launch party for their 33rd edition. Our team got the chance to meet wonderful educators, business owners, and other incredible people in the Latino community.

We’d like to thank for inviting us to this event and giving us the chance to attend, and we’d like to thank for the wonderful experience and shoutout of our mission and seminar. We enjoyed our time at the launch event greatly.

Please note that McDonalds runs are now obligatory for the DTS team…

02/10/2026

Dollars To Scholars is hosting a seminar with Members Credit Union () on March 14th! We will talk about various financial literacy topics that are relevant for all ages. Scan the QR code in our flier (slide 2) or see the link in our bio to register!

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday! Small purchases add up faster than most people realize. Spending just $5 a day on snacks or coffee can total over $1,800 in a year! Tracking everyday spending helps you spot where money leaks happen and where small changes can lead to big savings.

But cutting everything isn’t the goal. Being intentional with spending allows you to enjoy what matters while still building stronger financial habits over time 📊💡

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01/12/2026

Here comes your next Meme Monday! A wise investor never puts all of their money into one stock. Instead, they diversify their portfolios by investing in a variety of different stocks and assets.

When you’re making investment decisions, it’s important that you consider the diversity of your portfolio. Diversification can protect you from heavy losses 📉❌

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01/05/2026

Here comes your next Meme Monday! When you first get a credit card, you should set yourself up for proper spending habits. Paying off solely your minimum each and every month will never do you much good, as your debt will just continue to pile!

So, it’s vital to create good habits that will ensure you stay on top of your credit card payments. If not, you’re at risk of jeopardizing your (hopefully) strong credit score. Stay diligent! 🧠📝

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01/02/2026

Fun Fact Friday! People who write down financial New Year’s resolutions are more likely to stick to them! Writing goals like saving, budgeting, or paying off debt helps turn intentions into real habits throughout the year 📝💰

But remember: writing a goal isn’t enough by itself. Sticking with it over time is what creates real progress. Consistency across months, not perfection, leads to stronger money habits and long-term financial growth.

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12/31/2025

Word of the Week Wednesday: we’ve got tax credit! A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of tax you owe that directly lowers your tax bill.

Understanding how tax credits work can help you see how governments encourage things like education, work, and saving, and how individuals and families can keep more of their money. Even if you don’t qualify for one right now, knowing what tax credits are gives you better insight into how the tax system actually affects your finances.

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612 Bedford ST
Stamford, CT
06901

Website

http://dollarstoscholars.org/

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