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- What Kids Don't Know About Money
- Young people say they don't feel prepared to make smart financial choices, according to a recent a recent survey by the Charles Schwab Foundation. Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz talks about the study's findings, and tells us how parents should teach their own children.
- Videos 2009-07-15
- Money Skills for Your Kids: Ages 4 to 9
- To help your kids grow into money-savvy adults, start early. Here's how to instill good money habits in even your youngest. ...
- Articles 2009-07-15
- Financial Literacy: What Your Kids Need to Know
- Don't let your children grow up to be as dumb about money as we all have been. The schools aren't teaching financial basics, so you should. And start early.Google "Teaching kids about money," and you'll get 225 million hits on everything from camps to games to gadgets, all aimed at...
- Articles 2009-07-15
- We Need Real Financial Reform
- Recently there's been another cry for better financial literacy education. That's fine, but it shouldn't replace real financial reform, says MoneyWatch's Eric Schurenberg.
- Videos 2009-11-23
- Why Financial Literacy is a Mirage
- Financial literacy is today's Very Worthy Cause. In reality, though, it's no more than amiable smokescreen-a way to blame consumers for the financial industry's failures and head off reform that will really make a difference. by Eric Schurenberg
- Blog posts 2009-11-04
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- 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Effort Extends to Target Women
- Women's unique financial needs are now being addressed by the AICPA's 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy for Women campaign, an extension of the national financial literacy effort. Developed by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning membership section, thWomen's unique financial needs are now being addressed by the AICPA's 360 Degrees of...
- Research articles 2005-07-01
- Are School Financial Literacy Courses Effective?
- At an increasing pace, schools are mandating that their students take personal finance courses. How to balance your checkbook. Understanding the power of compound rate of return. How loans work. The idea: With financial instruction, students will be able to make better investments as they grow older,...
- Blog posts 2009-02-18
- AICPA Special Recognition Award Goes to Financial Literacy Proponent
- The AICPA has presented its Special Recognition Award to Carl George, Clifton Gunderson CEO, for his work in promoting financial literacy in America. George is the founding chair of the National CPA Financial Literacy Commission, a volunteer leadership grThe AICPA has presented its Special Recognition Award to Carl George, Clifton...
- Research articles 2007-12-01
- Financial Literacy Month.(Brief Article)
- Financial Literacy Month: The House voted to designate this month Financial Literacy Month, in a vote that was nearly unanimous. Two members rejected the measure, with one--Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)--issuing a statement saying Congress has no business preaching about financial literacy when it cannot get its...
- Research articles 2005-04-14
- Vice Chairman John Hope Bryant Applauds Creation of White House USA Freedom Corps Sponsored Financial Literacy Volunteer Initiative, Announced at Oakland Town Hall With U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson
- Operation HOPE HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, also the vice chairman of the newly enacted U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, touted the new White House USA Freedom Corps USAFC Financial Literacy Volunteer Initiative, or what Bryant calls "the nation's first Financial Literacy Corps," during a...
- Research articles 2008-03-12
- Financial Literacy
- Recent accounting scandals have energized Congress and the SEC to develop new laws and regulations aimed at strengthening corporate governance. The definition of financial literacy in particular will require great care because the Sarbanes-Oxley Act directs the SEC to define the term "financial expert" as it pertains to audit committee...
- White papers 2003-06-01
- Financial literacy lacking.
- Sep 07, 2006 (Superfunds - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Australians have to be encouraged to learn more about superannuation. The Mercer "Financial Literacy & Retirement Readiness" study shows that people with low levels of financial literacy t Sep 07, 2006 (Superfunds - ABIX via COMTEX)...
- Research articles 2006-09-07
- NYSE Group Teams with Operation HOPE to Provide Volunteers and Introduce Financial Literacy to New York Students ; Program Will Provide Financial Literacy Training to Underserved Youth in Harlem
- To: City DeskContact: Sherry John of Operation HOPE, 213-891-2908NEW YORK, Dec. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- NYSE Group, Inc. NYSE is cooperating with Operation HOPE to provide volunteers to teach financial literacy to students in the New York inner city high schools for the following two years. The program aims to...
- Research articles 2006-12-10
- Johnson Represents NCUA, CUs On Presidential Advisory Council On Financial Literacy
- NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson represented NCUA at the first meeting of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy at the United States Department of Treasury. The new council will work with the private and public sector to expand American’s access to financial services, increase financial education for youth in...
- Research articles 2008-02-25
- Financial Literacy and the Life Cycle
- Financial literacy should include the ability to understand financial choices, plan for the future, spend wisely and manage and be ready for life events such as job loss or saving for retirement. At the heart of the definition of financial literacy, is the term "Informed," as emphasized previously. It is...
- White papers 2004-12-16
- Financial literacy website.(www.FederalReserveEducation.org.)(Brief Article)
- Financial Literacy Website: Increased financial literacy is the goal of a newly designed website announced this month by the Federal Reserve System. The new site has material aimed at the general public, as well as resources for teachers, high school students and college students. Access to...
- Research articles 2005-04-28
- Executive order 13455—Establishing the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy
- January 22, 2008 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and to promote and enhance financial literacy among the American people, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. To help keep America competitive...
- Research articles 2008-01-28
- Security Savings Bank Supports President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy
- Issues Challenge to Las Vegas-Area High Schools HENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas-based Security Savings Bank (www.BankPlace.com) today announced its support of the National Financial Literacy Challenge, an initiative recommended by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Security Savings Bank challenges local high schools to participate in the challenge...
- Research articles 2008-05-05
- AICPA rolls out financial literacy initiative
- Following CalCPA's efforts, the AICPA has launched a national financial literacy education program called, 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy.
- Research articles 2004-07-01
- AICPA Leaders, Head of GAO Call on CPAs to Help Address Financial Literacy Needs of America
- On May 17, AICPA Chairman of the Board S. Scott Voynich and AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon announced the inception of "360 Degrees of Financial Literacy," a multi-faceted personal finance education program designed for everyone from schoOn May 17, AICPA Chairman of the Board S. Scott Voynich and AICPA...
- Research articles 2004-06-01
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