December 22, 2013 12:00 AM By Len Boselovic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pretty soon, some area high school students will have something their parents lack: a financial plan. Junior Achievement and the CFA Society of Pittsburgh are teaming up with the co-author of a book on financial literacy and two local universities to offer high school … Continue reading Heard Off the Street: A financial planning lesson for youngsters
Students Inspired to Get “Mad About Money!”
Montana Financial Education CoalitionSponsors Live Performances Teaching Financial Literacy in Montana Schools Beginning October 7, several thousand 4th – 8th grade school students throughout Montana will be treated to performances of Mad About Money! This unique and entertaining program – featuring live, educational theatre performances by professional actors – also includes print and digital curriculum … Continue reading Students Inspired to Get “Mad About Money!”
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