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This is what I’m teaching my kids about money (that I learned the hard way)
For many parents, broaching the subject of money with their children can be a minefield. Even parents who want to teach their children about personal finances struggle to have those […]
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Starting early: More middle schools to teach financial education
Only about 28 states have financial education standards in lower grades, including middle school. Research shows that kids who learn to manage money when they’re young will be able to […]
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What Can Home Economics Teach Kids? A Lot, Professor Says
When students walk into the first week of professor Marti Harvey’s class, they expect to start learning the basics of journalism — what they get is a lesson in home […]
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How Parents Talk About Money Differently to Their Sons and Daughters
Our parents are often our first teacher(s) and most lasting example of how to manage money. A new study, however, suggests that parents are talking to boys and girls about […]
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Ending Litigation and Financial Windfalls on Time-Barred Debts
A trap for unsophisticated debtors, debt collectors often attempt to collect time-barred debts through written offers to settle those debts for a fraction of what is owed. Debtors typically respond […]
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How to Raise Financially Independent Daughters
Only 9 percent of women think they can outperform their male counterparts, according to a study by Fidelity Investments. This lack of confidence holds them back from investing and taking […]
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New Jersey Requires Financial Literacy Courses In Middle Schools, Why More States Should Do The Same
Recently Acting Gov. Sheila Oliver signed legislation into law that mandates the state Board of Education include financial literacy instruction in the curriculum for sixth- through eighth-grade students in public […]
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More Americans Are Making No Weekly Purchases with Cash
Americans are becoming less reliant on physical currency. Roughly three-in-ten U.S. adults (29%) say they make no purchases using cash during a typical week, up slightly from 24% in 2015. […]
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Best Buy Launches Gift Card Fraud Prevention Campaign
Gift card scams don’t slow down after the holidays have come and gone. As gift cards have grown in popularity over the years, they increasingly are targeted by scammers as […]
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Why do so many people fall for financial scams?
Researchers at Stanford University’s financial-fraud research center estimate that “consumer fraud” costs Americans more than $50bn annually. The baby-boomer generation, with sizeable pension pots and houses that have soared in […]