Financial Literacy

At the start of the pandemic half of Americans had less than $1,000 in savings. But after baking and eating a loaf of bread that was supposed to last 3 days, many looked for something else to fatten: their bank accounts.

People took a fresh look at their relationship with their finances and 30% of people set new financial goals, and brands are responding. PNC and Ally added features that automatically deposit part of a paycheck into a savings account. Even the federal reserve decided to help out by dropping interest rates for lending to almost 0% through 2023.

I collaged this illustration to coincide with a greater emphasis being placed on financial literacy and high school classes on finances. It represents the goal to help everyone learn about money from an early age and see money management as part of wellbeing instead of the reason we don't focus on our wellbeing.