Financial Education

Policymakers Can Help Low-Income Families and Score Political Points

Andrea Levere | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Credit Phone Bill, Low Income Assistance, Low Income Families, Financial Education, Education Spending, Government Spending Saving, Business News
Andrea Levere

Imagine a scenario where members of Congress could improve government programs that grow our economy and support struggling families without adding to the federal deficit or jeopardizing their political standing. Wouldn't they all be lining up to cast their "yea" votes?

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Financially Educated Citizenry Protects Democracy

Noel A. Poyo | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Financial Education, Competitive Market, Latino Prosperity, Economic Mobility, Median Wealth, Financial Mobility, Latino Voices News
Noel A. Poyo

While financial education is the subject of plenty of discussion and the topic of numerous commissions and panels, budgets tell the real story. There is no significant federal investment in financial education. We must make financial education a higher priority for our nation by investing in this work.

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Moving From Wellness to Well-Being

Rose Stanley | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Health and Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Financial Education, Wellbeing, Health Care, Wellness, Emotional Wellness, National Employee Wellness Month, Employee Benefits, Business News
Rose Stanley

The state of many employees' emotional health is sub-optimal, but organizations are giving them the tools they need to make behavioral changes that ultimately drive health care costs down, creating more productive and engaged employees.

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6 Steps to Rethinking Your Budget

Women & Co | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Women, Personal Finance Advice, Money, Budget, Financial Education, Saving Money, Personal Budgeting, Personal Finance, Women News
Women & Co

Rather than thinking of a budget as an impediment, start thinking of it as an instrument that is enabling you to stay on course to reach some goal.

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Teaching My Daughter the Value of Money

Women & Co | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Parenting, Financial Education, Money, Values, Teaching Children, Personal Finance, Family, Kids and Money, Parents News
Women & Co

How are you teaching your children the value of money?

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Make Every Month Financial Literacy Month

Theodore R. Daniels | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Education, Financial Education, Wealth, Financial Literacy, Money News
Theodore R. Daniels

The recent economic downturn caused many individuals to realize the need to increase their level of financial literacy so that they can make sound financial decisions in the future. Financial literacy can be achieved if you take the initiative to learn and plan wisely.

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Using Comic Books to Teach Financial Literacy

Jason Alderman | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Video Games, Educational Comic Books, Financial Education, Financial Football, Financial Literacy, Impact News
Jason Alderman

Although often considered pure escapism, comic books also can serve an educational role -- whether it's teaching the principles of science, demonstrating right vs. wrong or even helping kids learn how to read.

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States Miss Opportunity On Teaching Financial Literacy

Loren Berlin | Posted 03.28.2012

Read More: High School, Education, Financial Education, Money Management, Student Debt, Student Loans, Financial Literacy, Money News

While The Great Recession has left millions of Americans unemployed and wiped out countless retirement accounts, it hasn't inspired educators to get s...

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Occupy Wall Street Needs a Wall Street Education

Carol Roth | Posted 03.04.2012

Read More: Investing, Financial Education, Occupy, Occupy Wall Street, Wall Streetm, Business News
Carol Roth

Occupy sympathizers believe that Wall Street is made up of individuals born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Well, my experience is a bit different. In fact, I occupied Wall Street more than 16 years ago -- by joining it.

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Municipal Financial Empowerment: A Supervitamin for Public Programs

Jonathan B. Mintz | Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Financial Education, Financial Counseling, New York Social Services, NY Department of Consumer Affairs, Financial Insecurity, Financial Counseling Nyc, Social Services Programs, New York News
Jonathan B. Mintz

Tough economic times create a frustrating perfect storm: increasing need for social services, dwindling government resources, and public pressure for ...

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Most Super-Rich Parents Don't Tell Their Kids Just How Rich They Are

The Huffington Post | Jillian Berman | Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Super Rich, Income Gap, Rich Kids, Video, Wealthy, Income Inequality, Financial Literacy, Wealthy Parents, Business News, Wealthy Kids, Financial Education, Wealthy Americans, Wealth Gap, Business News

The majority of super-rich kids don't find out just how wealthy they are until after they can have a legal drink. Only a third of parents worth mo...

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Americans Grossly Underestimate Their Own Credit Card Debt

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Debt, Video, Credit, Dodd-Frank, Great Recession, Financial Literacy, Credit Card Defaults, Credit Card Debt, Credit Cards, Financial Education, Personal Debt, Business News

Americans grew wary of credit-card debt during the recession, a time when no one was eager to try to live beyond their means. But in the past two year...

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WATCH: Jay-Z And Warren Buffett School Kids On Financial Literacy

Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Financial Literacy, Jay Z Warren Buffett, Business News, Warren Buffett, The-Secret-Millionaires-Club, Financial Education, Bv-Video, Jay Z, Warren Buffett Berkshire, Bv-Parenting, Bv-Money, Video, Business News

Jay-Z's latest video appearance likely won't make it to MTV or VH1. The rapper, entrepreneur and husband of Beyonce is teaming up with Warren Buff...

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Play to Win and Increase Your Financial IQ

Janis Bowdler | Posted 11.01.2011

Read More: Financial Literacy for Women, Financial Literacy, Financial Computer Games, Financial Video Games, Financial Entertainment, Financial Education, Financial Games, Business News
Janis Bowdler

Are you concerned about debt bunnies? Does your vampire retirement keep you up? It might sound like a long shot, but financial entertainment could be the key to enticing individuals to tackle complex money concepts.

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Video Games Aren't So Bad After All

Jason Alderman | Posted 09.06.2011

Read More: HP Games, Financial Education, Video Games, Financial Football, Financial Literacy, Education News
Jason Alderman

Next time you're tempted to lecture your kids about wasting too much time on video games, first check out which games they're playing -- it turns out they may actually be learning important life lessons.

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Three-Step Financial Action Plan for Graduating High School Seniors

Scott Gamm | Posted 08.15.2011

Read More: Graduation Gifts, Save for College, Checking Account, Savings Account, Scott Gamm, High School Graduates, Financial Literacy, College, Credit Card, Financial Education, Bank Account, Saving Money, Helpsavemydollars, Business News
Scott Gamm

It is important for parents to talk about money with their children. An action plan for families to ensure their college-aged child is prepared for financial life in college and adulthood

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Teach Your Kids About Interest Rates

Jason Alderman | Posted 08.13.2011

Read More: Fixed Interest Rate, Credit Score, Annual Percentage Rate, Variable Interest Rate, Financial Education, Business News
Jason Alderman

One of the most valuable financial lessons you can share with your kids before they leave the nest is to explain what interest rates are and how they work.

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School Makes Required Financial Literacy Fun With A Field Trip

Posted 07.18.2011

Read More: Npr, Video, Children, Financial Literacy, Fairfax County, Finance Park, Middle School, Financial Education, Personal Finance, Education News

Pay the mortgage or buy a Lamborghini? Based on their purchases in a financial literacy exercise, some middle schoolers in Fairfax County, Va. woul...

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The White House Report on Women: 3 Surprising Insights

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Financial Security, Women's Economic Empowerment, Financial Freedom, White House Council on Women and Girls, Financial Independence for Women, International Women's Day, Financial Education, Financial Literacy for Women, Financial Nirvana, Earning Money, Women in the Workplace, Business News
Manisha Thakor

So how are we faring? One out of every five women work as nurses, nurses aides, teachers, secretaries, and cashiers.

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Turn Your Kids Into Personal Finance Champs

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Financial Independence, Earn It Learn It, Financial Help, Alisa T. Weinstein, Financial Literacy, Financial Books, Financial Tips, Personal Finance, Financial Education, Teaching Kids About Money, Financial Nirvana, Financial Advice, Business News
Manisha Thakor

If you are tired of "must-have-that-toy-right-now" tantrums as you walk down the aisles of Target or Toys "R" Us, go straight to your nearest bookstore and buy Alisa T. Weinstein's new book.

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Quarterback Drew Brees Tackles Financial Illiteracy

Jason Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Credit Score, Jump$Tart Coalition, Financial Education, U.S. Treasury Department, Financial Football, Financial Literacy, Education News
Jason Alderman

Drew Brees' list of accomplishments is long and impressive: New Orleans Saints quarterback. Super Bowl XLIV MVP. Devoted family man. And now, financial literacy champion.

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Gen X & Gen Y -- Dialing Financial 911

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Budgeting, Investing, Saving, Financial Literacy, Financial Expert, Investing Money, Financial Education, Saving Money, Business News
Manisha Thakor

Something as "simple" as a 20-year head start can give you five times more money for your retirement nest egg.

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Three Reasons to Take Your Online Banking Relationship To The Next Level

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Money Mindset, Money Expert, Personal Money, Financial Basics, Protecting Your Finances, Financial Advice, Personal Finance Expert, Financial Education, Financial Nirvana, Own Your Finances & Own Your Life, Business News
Manisha Thakor

If you're limiting your online account management to checking your balance or reviewing past transactions you are missing out on the biggest benefits of the service.

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You're A Dead Woman...In The Pink Ghetto

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Women and Money, Managing Money, Making Money, Own Your Finances & Own Your Life, Personal Money, Money Management for Women, Financial Education, Earning Money, Financial Nirvana, Money Mindset, Financial Advice, Business News
Manisha Thakor

"So far in 2010 The New York Times has published 698 obituaries. Only 92 of those were of women." I came across this startling statistic on Catalyst...

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Kids and Money: Do No Evil

Patrice Peyret | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Financial Education, Students, Financial Responsibility, Teens, Teenagers, Home News
Patrice Peyret

April is financial literacy month. It does not bode well for financial literacy. When a calendar month gets dedicated to a cause, it is often because ...

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