(Year 2 – Financial Literacy Badge)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2022 but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program. Replaced Money Counts leaf (now retired) as the new Year 2 Financial Literacy badge. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about needs and wants and how much they cost.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Practice identifying Needs vs. Wants.
- Find something you want and calculate how long it would take to save money for it.
- Find out the cost of a fun activity or a community service project.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers for Growing Girl Scout Helpers
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out what you need and want
- Set a goal and save
- Explore how to make choices with money
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Daisy My Money Choices Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Setting Goals Chart by GSUSA
- VTK Stretch Your Budget by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Financial Literacy Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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