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About candi sparks

Candi Sparks is a fully licensed financial professional and a Brooklyn mother of two. She works with private clients, business owners, the NYC Department of Education, faith based, non profit and community organizations on financial education and implementing financial strategies for success. Events are fun, interactive and solid financial information. Sparks Fly, financial literacy for YOU(th) Learn more so you can live more! toll free: 866.556.2432

A Millennial Gave Me A Money Lesson

Posted on September 3, 2016 by candi sparks

I learned that to have a conversation with millennials about money, the context is more important than the subject. I am thankful for the lesson. Continue reading →

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Get Your Money Back!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by candi sparks

The market is like real estate – buy low, sell high. That’s how many make millions, right? Buy low, sell high. Millennials have lots of time to do exactly that. Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Financial Fitness Soiree – 5/17

Posted on May 14, 2016 by candi sparks

Reserve your complimentary seat here!

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The Mourning After

Posted on April 30, 2016 by candi sparks

NOTHING and NO ONE can prepare you for the inevitable.  Even when it’s expected.  There’s no pretty way to get through the mourning after the loss of a loved one. I should have seen it coming. Ominous events started happening…  … Continue reading →

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What’s worse than a used car salesman?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by candi sparks

Me and my new purse on wheels are grateful for our good karma. Continue reading →

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The gift of a lifetime

Posted on December 25, 2015 by candi sparks

It’s Christmas day!  Families, friends and loved ones are celebrating the season of giving, joy and hope.  Believers celebrate the Savior’s birth.  So many have shared pics of decorated trees, ice skating, cookie baking and of course – gifts! Amidst … Continue reading →

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This says it all ~

Posted on October 29, 2015 by candi sparks

Originally posted on Candisparks's Blog:
I am thankful that people say “SPARKS FLY” what a cute name! That’s when I usually explain that the “FLY” part is an acronym for “financial literacy for YOU(th)”and they say how clever!  I…

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This says it all ~

Posted on October 28, 2015 by candi sparks

I am thankful that people say “SPARKS FLY” what a cute name! That’s when I usually explain that the “FLY” part is an acronym for “financial literacy for YOU(th)”and they say how clever!  I am grateful for that, but they … Continue reading →

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LTC – learn more, live more

Posted on October 18, 2015 by candi sparks

Eventually you HAVE to talk about it!  Avoiding the inevitable won’t solve anything. It’s not just the men that shut down. Women do it too!  After all, we’re only human.  Why are the important issues often the hardest to discuss? … Continue reading →

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“Lemonade Sold Out” fun book for kids of all ages!

Posted on September 24, 2015 by candi sparks

Happy children make for a happy home! Sour kids make for a long weekend! We opted for the former and had fun making memories at the lemonade stand!  This was no ordinary stand – it was the larger than life … Continue reading →

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