The Psychology of Money – Event Recap

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Xiente hosted The Psychology of Money, a special event for families participating in the Prosperity Project. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event focused on building financial knowledge, understanding personal spending habits, and helping families take meaningful steps toward long-term financial stability.

This event brought together trusted partners like Truist Bank, the U.S. Treasury, and Finanta to share practical tools and information. It also created space for participants to reflect on their relationship with money in a safe and supportive environment.

Agenda Highlights:

💰 Finance 101 with Truist Bank

Participants learned about essential financial topics:

• Credit 101: What credit is, why it matters, and how to build it.

• Pay Yourself First: How to prioritize savings before spending.

• Credit Wheels: How credit scores are calculated and how to improve them.

• Branch Products: Exploring services available at local banks.

• Business Accounts and Loans: How to open a business account and apply for funding.

🏛️ U.S. Treasury with Karen Carr

Families received valuable insights on:

• Unclaimed Property: How to check for and recover money that may belong to them.

• Disability Accounts: How U.S. Treasury accounts can support individuals with disabilities and build savings safely.

🧠 The Psychology of Money

This session explored how our emotions, experiences, and beliefs shape the way we manage money.

• What Kind of Spender Are You? Participants reflected on their habits.

• Individuals openly shared why they spend the way they do, and what changes they hope to make.

📄 Finanta: Guaranteed Income Support

Finanta staff provided one-on-one support, shared account information, and helped families finalize paperwork related to their Guaranteed Income participation.