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New Jersey: Least Fiscally Sound State in U.S.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2017-07-11/new-jersey-least-fiscally-sound-state-in-us Though Illinois recently stole headlines as it flirted with junk bond status, there isn’t a single U.S. state in worse fiscal shape than New Jersey, according to new rankings […]
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Why American Teens’ Financial Literacy Isn’t Improving
https://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2017/07/09/why-american-teens-financial-literacy-isnt-improving/ When it comes to financial literacy, U.S. teenagers’ are average–and not getting any better. The latest data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reveal several disturbing findings. […]
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One state is considering mandatory Personal Finance education
http://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2017/06/23/personal-finance-education-may-required-wisconsin-public-schools/423505001/ Along with teaching reading, writing and math, Wisconsin public schools could be assigned another fundamental mission — helping students understand basic personal finance concepts such as credit, compound interest […]
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Use These Retirement Withdrawal Strategies and Make Your Money Last
July 10, 2017 | madison.com The biggest financial challenge that retirees face is how to make their savings last the rest of their lives. Being smart about how you decide […]
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These are the 18 ‘best colleges for your money’ in N.J., ranking says
http://www.nj.com/education/2017/07/these_are_the_18_best_colleges_for_the_money_in_nj.html As college tuition continues to rise, many families are weighing which schools offer the best return on their investment. Is it better to save money by going to a […]
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Rutgers Receives Financial Rating Upgrade
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-jersey/articles/2017-06-29/rutgers-receives-financial-rating-upgrade Following a period of financial uncertainty, Rutgers University has received a rating upgrade. NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2tsVEZD ) Moody’s Investor Service upgraded its outlook of Rutgers’ from negative to stable. […]
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7 ways to go to college tuition-free in N.J.
New York students began applying this month for the state’s highly-touted new “Excelsior Scholarship” program that will give residents free tuition to the state’s public colleges. The program, which has […]
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Financial Fridays: Museum of American Finance program offers 5 free stock certificates
Image Credit: JumpStart.org Friday Five Save the Date: Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill is noon to 3 p.m. April 28 Tickets available to the Jump$tart Coalition Annual Awards […]
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Fidelity Credits Financial Education, Better Messaging for Record Nest Eggs
Retirement savers are in the best shape in recent memory—and that is in large part due to stepped up workplace financial education efforts, according to a report from Fidelity Investments. […]
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What You Need to Know About Taking Out Any Cash Advance
Sometimes we hear advice so often – don’t do this, don’t do that – that we simply know something is a bad idea and forget why it’s a bad idea. […]