Optimal Strategies for Implementing a University Personal Finance Program
In today’s rapidly evolving world, equipping college students with essential financial literacy skills is paramount which is why it’s crucial for administrators to understand the optimal strategies for implementing a university personal finance program. To ensure the success of a university personal finance program, the rollout strategy holds the key. A successful implementation hinges on […]
Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Content in Your College Personal Finance Program
When designing a college personal finance program, it’s crucial to strike a balance between comprehensive coverage and practicality. The content you choose should equip students with essential skills and knowledge while ensuring they can immediately apply what they learn to their financial lives. Here, Ostrich expands on the key content topics mentioned in the previous […]
Redefining Success Metrics for a College Personal Finance Program
Financial literacy programming, while important, has often been found to have a limited impact on actual financial behavioral change. It’s time to redefine the success metrics college personal finance programs use. To truly assess the success of a college personal finance program, you must aim beyond information retention and focus on tangible improvements in students’ financial well-being. This article […]
Comprehensive Personal Finance Program for Universities
College students and their parents are calling for universities to provide personal finance programs that teach financial literacy. At Ostrich, we specialize in financial literacy paired with actions, that leads to tangible outcomes. Below, you’ll find our playbook for implementation of a successful financial literacy program at the university level. While financial literacy as a […]
From Theory to Action: Rethinking Financial Literacy for Real-World Impact
Traditional financial literacy programs often struggle to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world impact. Simply put education doesn’t lead to action. Yet there are simple proven methods to turn financial literacy into actions. To bridge this gap, it is essential to rethink financial literacy and prioritize actionable knowledge. At Ostrich, we are rethinking financial literacy by […]
Negotiating NIL Deals: Tips for Student-Athletes
Negotiating NIL deals is a skill that is important for student-athletes who wish to earn a healthy income from NIL. As a student-athlete, you have the opportunity to make money using your name, image, and likeness (NIL). These NIL deals with brands can provide a valuable source of income and help you reach your financial […]
Identifying Opportunities for NIL Deals: Tips for Student-Athletes
Ostrich covers the top tips for identifying opportunities for NIL deals that align with student-athletes values & get them paid. As a student-athlete, you have the opportunity to monetize your name, image, and likeness (NIL) through endorsements, sponsorships, ambassadorship, and other opportunities. These NIL deals can provide a valuable source of income and help you […]
How Student-Athletes Can Get Started with NIL Deals
As a student-athlete, you have the opportunity to monetize your name, image, and likeness (NIL) through endorsements, sponsorships, and other opportunities. These NIL deals can provide a valuable source of income and help you reach your financial goals. Ostrich helps student-athletes just getting involved in NIL deals to become financially independent. However, navigating the NIL […]
Student-Athlete Financial Check-Up Challenge
Ostrich’s Student-Athlete Financial Check-Up Challenge is for college athletes who want to create and build wealth. This 7-day challenge ensures you get the fundamentals of personal finance correct. Each day there is one finance-related action to tackle. You can download the free PDF checklist here and read along to get more detail on each day’s […]
Breaking Down 1st Round Draft Pick, Travon Walker’s $37.4 Million Contract
Travon Walker received a $37.4 million contract for being selected as the 1st pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Walker, after winning the 2022 national championship at Georgia, joins the Jacksonville Jaguars in an effort to improve their defense. The Travon Walker deal is a guaranteed 4-year contract which Ostrich breaks down the numbers below. […]
