By srobbins
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April 28, 2010
If you have ever had any questions about financial management, then this is the week for you. Money Smart Colorado is offering free educational classes from now until May 1, 2010. The classes are anything from teaching your kids how to save money, how to grow your own business, one-on-one financial coaching, buying your first [...]
By srobbins
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April 27, 2010
Too many parents assume that their children are learning about financial literacy in the classroom. According to the 2006 Capitol One Back to School Survey, Only 43 percent of parents have discussed the importance of prioritizing needs and wants with their kids, and a surprising 42 percent of parents have not taken any steps whatsoever [...]
By srobbins
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April 15, 2010
On Tuesday, 30 fifth grade students from CMS Community School in Denver too control of the Hyatt Regency Denver at Convention Center. Students spent the day shadowing employees of the 1,100 room hotel. They were working with everyone from to chefs, security guards, valets, to front desk personnel, concierge and engineers. One student even got [...]
Sam’s Club Selects JA as one of eight nonprofits who could win big during “Giving Made Simple” Campaign
Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain (JA) has been selected to participate in the Sam’s Club Giving Made Simple campaign, with the chance to win a $1 million grant.
Giving Made Simple is an online voting campaign in which Sam’s [...]
By srobbins
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March 29, 2010
In his new book, The Wall Street Journal’s Jeff D. Opdyke writes about financial lessons your children should learn to become fiscally responsible adults. To read what he has to say click here.