financial education

My Poverty-Fighting Superheroes

Posted 6 weeks 5 days ago by Julie Rains

You never know -- your mild-mannered neighbor, co-worker, or long-time buddy may be a hero in the battle against poverty. He might prepare meals for the homeless; she might tutor at-risk kids. I have lots of poverty-fighting heroes but there are a few who stand out because of their fanaticism, contrarianism, or perseverance. Here are their stories in honor of Blog Action Day 2008 Poverty.

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How to Financially Educate Your Children

Posted 7 weeks 5 days ago by Nora Dunn

Personal Finance, Life Hacks

You have the power to create and mold your child’s financial imprint. It is through your own actions, discussions, and attitudes towards money that your children will develop habits – both good and bad – that will carry them through and last a lifetime. Nobody else is going to show them how to succeed in life and avoid the huge financial pitfalls that lurk around every corner. So do your child a favor and give them a huge helping hand! Here are a few ways you can help them create a healthy relationship with money.

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Tips for Increasing Your Financial Literacy

Posted 39 weeks 4 days ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Credit Cards, Investment, General Tips

A recent CNN article titled "Americans are 'financially illiterate'" reports that a survey found that a large proportion of Americans they tested do not seem to understand their debt. I am not that surprised by the report because in American we really do not get very much financial education in schools. However, I think financial literacy is very important and here are some of the things I think anyone can do to gain financial knowledge.

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