Survey of the States: Economic and Personal Finance Instruction in our Nation’s Schools

The Survey of the States is a biennial report that brings attention to the critical importance of economics and personal finance education by documenting its status in the fifty states and the District of Columbia. The 2011 Survey shows that while there has clearly been progress since the first survey in 1998, over the last … Continue reading Survey of the States: Economic and Personal Finance Instruction in our Nation’s Schools

Attention High Schools – It’s Time for the Montana Economics Challenge

Quiz your students Economics knowledge at the Montana Economics Challenge Register your team for the Montana Economics Challenge, taking place on March 4, 2013, in Helena. Click the links below to see the brochure and registration form for this fun event. Registrations are due by February 12, 2013. Don't miss out! Economics Challenge 2013 - Informational Brochure (PDF) … Continue reading Attention High Schools – It’s Time for the Montana Economics Challenge

Officials Report that Medical Phone Scams on the Rise in Montana

Montanans need to beware of callers trying to obtain personal information   The Montana Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program has recently received several reports of apparent telephone scams across Montana in which callers are trying to get personal information under the guise of updating or renewing Medical cards. The callers already have the bank routing … Continue reading Officials Report that Medical Phone Scams on the Rise in Montana