How I learned about investing in stocks — and you can, too

8 Cents in a Jar hosts an annual stock market challenge where roughly 35 Florida students, from elementary to high school, compete in teams to win prizes and shares of stocks. This year, 8 Cents had over 120 students participate in the challenge. In addition to this program, the non-profit also hosts a number of workshops for parents to help them gain the financial literacy they weren’t exposed to during their younger days.

Reaves said her organization wants to build up marginalized communities because there are a lot of hindrances to their success...

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