Financial Literacy

Education Secretary Arne Duncan wants to promote financial literacy by making it part of the core curriculum in America's schools, possibly beginning as early as kindergarten.

Financial literacy, oddly enough, isn't on the curriculum for most U.S. households or schools. The result: fiscally-irresponsible adults. Parents, however, can prevent their kids from learning financial lessons the hard way with this four-step guide.

The first of April is for fools: the rest for Financial Literacy. Bernanke warns that being able to read fine print is no foolproof against predatory practices that might be lurking between the lines while Warren continues her crusade for consumers.

In light of one of the worst financial crises in nearly a century, American parents should take it as a warning signal that their children need to know about financial literacy from an early age.

Ever wondered how young and energetic entrepreneurs in developed countries are able to succeed at an early age? The key is starting out early.

Resources for teaching financial literacy to immigrants and refugees.

Wal-Mart has created several products and services to increase the financial savviness of its customers, including a financial literacy website, and workshops.

Tools and tidbits needed to become more financially literate.

This article advocates for the need to have mandatory financial education in every classroom.

It is the Nation's responsibility to ensure personal financial literacy is a priority on the national education agenda and quality, standards-based personal financial literacy is taught at every grade level, in every school, and in every state.

We all need to be financially literate to succeed in managing our money successfully. Experts advice, education, information and technology will greatly assist us. Financial Literacy neglect or complacency is unacceptable for our future survival.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan is urging classes in financial planning to become part of the school curriculum starting in kindergarten. Here is how I feel about such a course for young children.

Many people these days are poor with how to deal with money, get loans, keeping your credit up, etc. The importance of these financial issues is growing especially with the economy the way it is.

At a Federal Reserve hearing held April 12, 2011, Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered a statement highlighting the importance of financial literacy and consumer education to a stable economy.

Your greatest asset is your knowledge. Investing in your greatest asset by continuing your financial education will boost your business' success by more than you can imagine.

Teens should be allowed to have and use credit cards if they complete three very important tasks.

Why Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a "Must Avoid," not a "Must Read," if you want your family's financial literacy to increase in this economy.

Up until the turn of this century, the average man was competent at law and could go into court and boldly state his case for getting redress of greivance.

Young people often wrack up debt during college, thereby starting their professional lives in a deficit position. The Credit Abuse Resistance Education program aims to teach high school students how to avoid credit abuse.