Personal Finance Education Links

Financial education can't wait till high school - Washington Post

Financial education can't wait till high school Washington Post The collapse of major banking institutions, the mortgage crisis and the many problems associated with mounting consumer debt have told us that personal finance education must be a part of our curriculum. Our schools need to place bedrock instruction in ... and more »

NYSE Euronext Named Workplace Leader in Personal Finance Education - MarketWatch (press release)

NYSE Euronext Named Workplace Leader in Personal Finance Education MarketWatch (press release) NYSE Euronext received the award for creating the NYSE Employee Financial Wellness program which teaches employees personal finance and increases financial literacy among its workforce. The NYSE Euronext program, which partners with Vanguard and Met ... and more »

Personal Finance Education: Teens Can Learn To Manage Money From Parents, Teachers - Huffington Post

Personal Finance Education: Teens Can Learn To Manage Money From Parents, Teachers Huffington Post Teachers can also play a huge part in preparing students to make financial decisions, says Magnarelli, even if the school doesn't offer a personal finance course. "It's a practical skill that fits nicely into a lot of [curricula]," she says.

Personnel Finance: Productivity Down, Employers Target Debt Stress - TIME

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Personnel Finance: Productivity Down, Employers Target Debt Stress TIME Financial education advocates point to three primary places to reach those who need help with their money: in schools, the point of sale, and at work. A debate rages over the first two. But efforts to educate employees at the office are spreading fast.

PERSONAL FINANCE: Removing risk from 529 college savings plans - Reuters

PERSONAL FINANCE: Removing risk from 529 college savings plans Reuters 529s have long been popular with parents and grandparents because their funds can be withdrawn free of federal taxes, and most state taxes, to cover qualified higher education expenses. There is no doubt, though, that volatile markets have yielded ... and more »