ALT Grant deadline reminder with a bell icon that says, "deadline approaching! Grant opportunity for Massachusetts high schools. Apply by October 23 at 5 PM." Below, three people hold "Credit for Life Passport" sticker cards marking financial education stations, including housing, education, transportation and planning for the future.

ALT A stack of coins beside white text on a dark blue background. Text says, "For every dollar paid to non-disabled men in the U.S., disabled women are paid: 68¢: full-time, year-round workers. 5¢6: All earners, including part-time and part-year workers.” A blue banner says, “Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day. October 20, 2026.”

ALT Graphic promoting the Financial Education Innovation Fund Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment. Text says, "bring financial education to your school," and "apply now!" A photo shows a presenter beside a screen displaying financial information while students watch in a gymnasium.

ALT Applying for a job you really want? Have an expert review your resume for free at masstreasury.enrich.org/resume. A person in a suit smiles with a phone and laptop on the table.

ALT Office of Economic Empowerment announces eligible Massachusetts high schools and special education programs can now apply for the Financial Education Innovation Fund grant. A crowded gymnasium appears below showing students visiting booths during a Credit for Life Fair.

ALT Office of Economic Empowerment graphic titled “The Benefits of a 529.” A smiling couple against a blue background represents caregivers on the left, and a smiling student holding books against a green background represents students on the right.

ALT “For caregivers.” Benefits of a 529 include friends and family can contribute for any occasion, having a small effect on a child’s federal financial aid availability and generally not affecting public benefits such as SNAP. Eligible families can claim a $50 Massachusetts Treasury deposit within their child’s first year of birth or adoption.

ALT “For students.” Money in a 529 can be used for college, vocational school, tuition, books and other education expenses. After 15 years, unused money can be rolled over into a retirement account.

ALT BabySteps graphic featuring a sleeping baby beneath an illustrated graduation cap. Text reads: “Start their college savings with $50, on us. Claim it within one year of their birth or adoption. Learn more at Mass.gov/BabySteps.” Logos for the Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment and BabySteps appear at the bottom.

ALT Graphic styled as an oversized receipt inside a local shop. Text reads: “Your local shop reminding you to shop local.” Receipt items: Unique gift, $24; conversation with the owner, $0; a reason to explore, $0; supporting someone’s business dream, $0. Total: Money well spent.

ALT The Office of Economic recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day by highlighting Black women in Massachusetts earn 59 cents for every dollar earned by a white man and includes an image of a dollar ripped vertically about three quarters.

ALT Graphic asking, “What are your plans for summer break?” The graphic lists ways students can enjoy summer while supporting their financial goals, including traveling closer to home, setting a summer savings goal, adding to an emergency fund, cooking more meals at home, creating a financial plan with Enrich, building a resume, checking a credit score, attending free community events and spending more time walking in their community.

ALT Post from the Office of Economic Empowerment invites residents to learn what the Community Ambassadors have been up to by swiping for some highlights.

ALT Highlights on this graphic include Jaime attending the Neighborhood 5K Run to share OEE's resources and Luciano visiting the Metropolitan Association of Portuguese Speakers in Lowell to share information about BabySteps.

ALT Highlights on this graphic include Huong attending the Families First Fest in Boston to share resources with families and Curtis sharing resources with Boston Housing Authority and looking forward to hosting future workshops.

ALT Tiwi, Tache, Karen and Tanya celebrated 529 Day by sharing the BabySteps program at different locations within their communities.

ALT Iceberg labeled 'The First-Time Homebuyer Iceberg' showing down payment above water and credit score, debt-to-income ratio, insurance, taxes and loan types below water. The iceberg represents most first-time homebuyers only think about or focus on the down payment when there are other factors that affect what a they can afford.