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September is National College Savings Month |
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College Savings Month is a great reminder that planning ahead can make education more affordable and less stressful. Whether students plan to attend a university, community college, career technology center, or other postsecondary training program, developing strong saving habits early can help them achieve their goals.
This edition of our newsletter highlights key features of the OKMM website and spotlights two of our 14 financial literacy modules: Borrowing Money and Insurance.
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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 Borrowing Money module introduces students to the responsibilities and consequences that come with borrowing money. Whether financing a vehicle, paying for their education or making a major purchase, understanding how loans work is an important financial skill.
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Types of loans, including student loans, auto loans and personal loans.
- Interest rates and how they affect the total cost of borrowing.
- Loan terms, monthly payments and repayment schedules.
- The consequences of missed or late payments.
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By understanding risk, return and time horizon, students will develop skills that can help them make informed decisions about how to grow their money and prepare for future financial goals.
To learn more, review the Borrowing Money module at OklahomaMoneyMatters.org.
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The Insurance module helps students understand how insurance protects individuals and families from financial losses resulting from unexpected events. Insurance plays a key role in managing risk and maintaining financial stability. Students learn that insurance works by transferring risk from an individual to an insurance company in exchange for a premium.
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- Common types of insurance, like health, auto, renters', and homeowners’ insurance.
- Insurance terms, including premiums, deductibles and coverage limits.
- How insurance policies help protect assets and income.
- Factors that can affect insurance costs.
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As students enter adulthood, insurance becomes an important part of financial planning. Developing an understanding of risk management and insurance products can help students protect themselves financially and prepare for unexpected events.
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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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Check out September’s edition of Financial Friday, Oklahoma Money Matters' online personal finance newsletter. In recognition of College Savings Month, we’re sharing practical tips and strategies to help you save for your own college education or your child’s future educational expenses. Start planning today to make college more affordable tomorrow.
As always, if you have money-saving tips you'd like to share, send us an email at OklahomaMoneyMatters@ocap.org.
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New Student Orientation Events |
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Now that the 2026–27 academic year is underway, there’s still time to schedule a New Student Orientation session or financial literacy presentation for your students. We can help students build a
college budget, stretch their dollars, understand financial aid, and more.
Brittney Morgan, our College Financial Education Specialist, can customize a presentation to meet your needs. Contact Brittney at bmorgan@ocap.org to get started.
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OKMM provides interactive webinars for educators, students and parents covering budgeting, saving, credit, identity theft, and more. We also offer presentations to help audiences better understand student loans and the latest repayment changes.
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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