Stand Down for US Military Veterans is a series of events to combat homelessness among our Veterans. The goal for the Stand Down is to reach out to homeless Veterans, Veterans who are imminent of homelessness, as well as those who are low income. The Stand Down will include surplus gear (sleeping bags, boots, etc.), … Continue reading Stand Down for US Military Veterans
How to Innoculate Against Poor Financial Decisions: Council for Economic Education (CEE) Presents the Standards for Financlal Literacy
Read the full report here and use these standards to develop a framework for your school.. The Council for Economic Education is the leading organization in the United States that focuses on the economic and financial education of students from kindergarten through high school. CEE trains educators to teach young people the fourth “R”—a real-world understanding of economics and … Continue reading How to Innoculate Against Poor Financial Decisions: Council for Economic Education (CEE) Presents the Standards for Financlal Literacy
Many money habits are set by age 7
Surprising new research finds that when it comes to teaching about spending and saving, you really can’t start too soon. A growing body of evidence tells us financial literacy education doesn't work, at least not as it's currently taught. Perhaps one reason is that we're not starting early enough. We should begin before the kids … Continue reading Many money habits are set by age 7