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TRUMPED! How Obamacare Repeal and HSA Focus Would Change Financial Education Lessons

Rivoli December 8, 2016

Donald Trump is a singular force that promises to reshape the economy in ways that every student would do well to understand. From tax policy …

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TRUMPED! Why Payday Lenders Must Be in Crosshairs of Financial Literacy Teachers

December 7, 2016

Donald Trump is a singular force that promises to reshape the economy in ways that every student would do well to understand. From tax policy …

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A Bankruptcy Judge’s Crusade for Financial Literacy

December 1, 2016

Who better to teach financial literacy than someone that spent two decades witnessing the impact of bad money decisions? That’s how retired federal bankruptcy judge …

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Study Links Global Prosperity to Financial Education

November 22, 2016

Can financial education lead to more successful small businesses? A new study out of Canada says it can, suggesting that widespread learning about personal finance …

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Why Financial Education is a Life-Long Need

November 3, 2016

As individuals age, their financial literacy declines but their confidence in financial decision-making holds firm, a recent report shows. That is a worrisome combination. Half …

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Why Educators Need to Think About the Value of Chores

November 1, 2016

Lots of research shows that relevant hands-on learning works best with lessons for kids about money management. They learn quicker and retain more of the …

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How Places of Worship Reach Their Flock with Money Lessons

October 25, 2016

Teaching teachers about money is a widely acknowledged strategy for bringing financial education to schools. Now, teaching clergy about money is gaining momentum too, as …