Alameda County

The Opportunity Cost of a Real Life Budget Shortfall

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Just a few weeks ago, Michele’s Oakland class was working on a budget case study. As she was explaining the importance of budgeting, specifically how to meet a savings goal, one student offered what turned out to be an all-too-real peek into the complex financial decisions he is facing… This […]

GTA goes to juvenile hall

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GTA’s founding concept was to provide the financial and decision making tools taught in MBA programs to young people enmeshed in the criminal justice system. While we have opened our doors to a wide range of youth in our first three years, only about 40% were on probation. We are […]

GTA joins Alameda County Community Asset Network

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Just this week GTA was approved for membership in the Alameda County Community Assets Network (AC CAN), a working group of service providers and advocates working together to increase the income and assets of Alameda County residents. AC CAN’s mission is right in line with GTA’s mission to get financial information […]