Mrs Midwest International 2014 - My Grandmother taught me

Championing the cause to break the generational cylce of financial illiteracy!

Hello! I am blessed to be an International Spokesperson for the Savings Fund a Non-Profit created by the National Financial Educators Council which provides financial education, resources and tools to over 22 countries. With their support I am bringing my Big Yellow Umbrella Campaign across the Globe to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America! My mother taught me that everybody needs a Big Yellow Umbrella for their rainy day! As a Financial Literacy Volunteer Teacher for the Boys and Girls Club of America it is my honor to donate and teach my Money Smart Kid Tool Box to the children in the Clubs knowing that when you Invest in a Child. You Inspire a Future!

Saturday, June 29, 2013

It is official the new copy of American Dream Today Magazine is out on digital with hard copies to be out in August! I am so thankful to be a contributing writer check out the issue and read my article "Financial Illiteracy in Our World" page 27!

Digital Copy:
http://www.flipsnack.com/A9D8C56BDC9/fdh3wmjc

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The official announcement has come out and I could not be happier!
Quote from article below:
“The SavingsFund platform provides families timely financial education resources. As their savings account grows, so will their knowledge on how to manage their funds,” states Jayne Black, Mrs. Wisconsin International 2013 and SavingsFund National Spokesperson.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/SavingsFund/Crowdfunding/prweb10862040.htmg/prweb10862040.htm

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

I had a great time today at my Mid-Day Women's Alliance meeting and also meeting with 9 to 5 a great organization we spoke about the Equal Pay Act and the Healthy Families Act! Just 2 of the issues that can cause financial stress due to women making less than men and regarding Healthy Families Act read the story of a women who lost her job due to not having paid sick days -

http://9to5.org/action-alert-protect-working-families-support-the-healthy-families-act-now/

My awareness program "Financial Fitness for the Heart" is a reminder that these issues can cause stress and that stress is a contributing risk factor to heart disease.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

I am so thrilled and thankful to have been chosen to be a regular contributor writing on the topic of "Women and Finances" for the American Dream Today Magazine! New digital issue coming out in June with my first article! Thank you for supporting my platform "Financial Fitness for the Heart" and helping me to reach even more women and families with this important topic!

Hard copy and American Dreams Launch Party in August! http://www.americandreampageant.org/american-dream-today-magazine.html

I was asked to be a Judge for the Preview Party for Miss Green Bay Area 2013 - Allyson Binversie and Green Bay Area's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Erin Schuessler. We judged all phases of the competition and then provided feedback. It was a wonderful opportunity and we all wish these lovely ladies the best of luck at their upcoming competitions June 19 & 20th on their way to the Miss Wisconsin America Titles!!

Why making our kids money smart is critical!

56% of Americans have NO Savings and 38 Million People have NO retirement savings and the next generation their children are not being raised to save. We have to break this cycle and MAKE financial education a top priority for our children. Just as we believe Education is the right of every child so do I believe Financial Education should be. NO matter if a child lives in poverty or wealth financial education should not be with held! What good is an education that leads to a job if we do not have good money skills and end up harming ourselves financially. Parents be a Champion for your child by teaching them good money skills. If you need help contact me my Big Yellow Umbrella is big enough for everyone!