The two most popular On-Demand modules of the summer badge challenge are The Power of the Nudge and The Psychology of Saving, and to date nearly 200 badges have been awarded. This first week of August is the perfect time to determine whether you're more of a Techie or an Influencer by completing four modules.  

The Techie

...embraces the digital era for the future of finance

1. Banking in the 21st Century 
2. FinTech Apps
3. Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens
4. Demystifying Blockchain Technology

The Influencer

...captivates audiences by combining financial expertise with the power of social media

1. The Rise of Influencer Marketing
2. TikTok & Investing
3. Summer 2023: 3 Trends in Personal Finance
4. Budgeting in the Gig Economy

Brand New Virtual PD ALERT! 

If live PD is more your speed, we're excited to release a brand new virtual PD, Money on Your Mind: Exploring the Effects of Cognitive Biases on Monday, July 31st at 11am Pac // 2pm East. In this new session, Ryan will cover five cognitive biases not otherwise included in the Behavioral Economics certification course. It's a way to expand your learning even if you've earned the Behavioral Econ badge already!

Also rolling out this week: 

• Yanely brings you Demystifying Blockchain Technology on Tuesday, Aug 1 @ 4pm Pac // 7pm East
• Amanda does an Activity Spotlight for everyone's #1 way to start the year -- The Bean Game! on Wednesday, Aug 2 @ 1pm Pac // 4pm East
• Yanely hosts Author's Corner (with a chance to win a free book, too!) with Melissa Jean-Baptiste on Thursday, Aug 3 @ 4pm Pac // 7pm East 

About the Author

Jessica Endlich

When I started working at Next Gen Personal Finance, it's as though my undergraduate degree in finance, followed by ten years as an educator in an NYC public high school, suddenly all made sense.