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New OKMM Website to Support Student Financial Success |
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We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned Oklahoma Money Matters (OKMM) website — created to better serve educators, counselors and students across the state. With an updated look and improved functionality, the site makes it easier than ever to access dependable, student-friendly financial education resources.
This edition of our newsletter highlights key features of the new website and spotlights two of our 14 financial literacy modules: Savings and Investing and Retirement.
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The New Oklahoma Money Matters Website |
The updated Oklahoma Money Matters website, oklahomamoneymatters.org, offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience designed to support financial literacy instruction both in and out of the classroom. Whether you’re preparing a lesson, sharing resources with students, or exploring financial topics yourself, the new site helps you find what you need quickly and efficiently. Key features of the site include:
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Simple navigation to easily locate lesson plans, activities, and subject areas.
- Updated financial literacy modules aligned with Oklahoma’s academic standards.
- Improved search functionality to quickly connect users with relevant content.
- A mobile-friendly design for convenient access from any device.
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New Personal Financial Literacy modules have been added to align with Oklahoma’s high school graduation requirements, each with a built-in quiz that allows students to easily share completion results with their educator.
We invite you to explore the updated site and discover available resources. If you’re interested in an OKMM workshop at your school or on your campus, contact us to schedule training for your students. We’re here to support you!
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The Savings and Investing module introduces students to the importance of setting financial goals and using saving and investing strategies to reach them. Students learn how building savings early can support both short-term needs and long-term financial success.
Students explore key concepts such as:
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- The difference between saving and investing.
- How interest and compound growth help money increase over time.
- Common savings options like emergency funds and savings accounts.
- Basic investment tools, including stocks, bonds and retirement accounts.
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By understanding risk, return and time horizon, students can make informed decisions about how to grow their money and prepare for future financial goals.
To learn more, review the Savings and Investing module at OklahomaMoneyMatters.org.
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The Retirement Planning module helps students understand why preparing for retirement early is an important part of financial well-being. Even small contributions made early in life can grow significantly over time.
Students will learn about:
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- Different types of retirement accounts, such as employer-sponsored plans and IRAs.
- The role of compound interest in long-term growth.
- How consistent contributions over time build financial security.
- Factors that affect retirement readiness, including savings habits and lifestyle choices.
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This module emphasizes the value of starting early and developing habits that support long-term financial independence.
Starting early gives students a powerful advantage. Small contributions made consistently over time can grow significantly, making it easier to reach long-term goals. By prioritizing retirement planning early, students can build financial security, reduce stress and create more options for their future.
To learn more, review the Retirement Planning module at OklahomaMoneyMatters.org.
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To access all 14 Personal Financial Literacy modules, visit the High School Students section at OklahomaMoneyMatters.org. Students are encouraged to read each standard and take the interactive quiz at the end of the lesson. Quiz results can be emailed directly to their counselor or instructor afterwards.
If you have any questions or would like to request in-person instruction, please reach out to Ann Thaxton (athaxton@ocap.org), OKMM’s High School Financial Education Specialist.
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New Student Orientation Events |
As the 2026–27 academic year approaches, now is a great time to schedule your New Student Orientation session. We can help your students learn how to build a simple college budget, stretch their dollars, understand financial aid, and more.
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Brittney Morgan, our College Financial Education Specialist, would be happy to customize a presentation to meet your needs. Contact Brittney at bmorgan@ocap.org to get started.
OKMM provides interactive webinars for educators, students and parents covering budgeting, saving, credit, and more. We also offer presentations to help audiences better understand the latest changes to federal student loans that went into effect on July 1.
Interested in scheduling a session? Complete our workshop form and we’ll connect with you to plan a webinar that meets your needs.
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Check out July’s edition of Financial Friday, Oklahoma Money Matters' online personal finance newsletter; this month we’re discussing how to navigate the unpredictable financial challenges in higher education.
As always, if you have money-saving tips you'd like to share, send us an email at OklahomaMoneyMatters@ocap.org. If you’d like to join our mailing list for Financial Friday and Outlook, please click the button below.
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