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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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.
By srobbins
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March 22, 2010
New Survey shows teens hear a lot about the economy, but they don’t feel they know enough – they want to learn more and Junior Achievement, The Allstate Foundation and the state of Colorado are responding!
During these tough economic times, 48 percent of Denver teens say they’re willing to skip eating out and 44 [...]
By JA_Guest
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October 15, 2009
Figuring out credit “on your own” might work for some, but the mortgage crisis proved that our society has a moral imperative to provide financial education to everyone. For too long, many young people have started their adult lives vulnerable to the pitfalls of credit. Although credit can be a tool for building [...]