Financial Literacy

Why Financial Literacy is a Mirage

Eric Schurenberg | Posted 11.05.2009 | Business


Eric Schurenberg

What makes financial literacy such an attractive goal today? One benefit is that it deflects attention from reforming financial services.

The Importance of Brushing and Bonds

Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business


Craig and Marc Kielburger

Is preschool too early to start thinking about mortgages?

Protecting Students From Credit Card Debt

Beth Kobliner | Posted 07.31.2009 | Business


Beth Kobliner

Today, the culture of debt our children have inherited, and embraced, should be regarded as a national crisis and reacted to accordingly. To this generation, debt is far from a dirty word.

It's All About the Benjamin Franklins During Chicago's Money Smart Week

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 05.15.2009 | Chicago


Esther J. Cepeda

Ben Franklin was out on the street decked out in his very best knickers and buckled shoes promoting the upcoming Money Smart Week.

Held Hostage -- By Your House

Manisha Thakor | Posted 06.12.2009 | Business


Manisha Thakor

Most Americans do not know the answer to this simple but powerful question -- "how much is a house can I afford?"

A Letter to Russell Simmons: Stop Selling Your Rushcard!

Ryan Mack | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment


Ryan Mack

Making money from ignorance is not the answer -- education is the answer and we must provide it. All of our actions must be done for the good of the people and not the good of the pocket.

The Responsibilities of Citizenship: A Bundle of Literacies

Charles M. Firestone | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics


Charles M. Firestone

Literacy today is not simply learning to read. There are additional literacies -- abilities to understand and operate -- in 21st century America.

A Real Solid Suggestion -- If I Do Say So Myself

Jim Randel | Posted 07.31.2008 | Business


Jim Randel

Only when we increase the street smarts and financial literacy of our next generations will we prepare ourselves for future messes.