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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 »

5 Frightening Facts About Identity Theft - Investing Answers

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5 Frightening Facts About Identity Theft Investing Answers From dumpster diving to find your old bills to posing as a financial institution needing your personal identity, these thieves are certainly creative. Sophisticated hackers know that their best bet is to hack into credit card and information databases ... and more »

Financial planning: Facing the final facts - Toronto Star

Financial planning: Facing the final facts Toronto Star By Ellen Roseman Personal Finance Columnist Cynthia is 63 and has a terminal illness. When she was diagnosed last April, she sold her Toronto townhouse and cleared about $570000. She gave $200000 to her adult children right away. and more »

Judge Chief Risk Officers by Their Paychecks - American Banker

American Banker

Judge Chief Risk Officers by Their Paychecks American Banker ... responsibilities, and personal perspectives. The job of CRO is one of the toughest in financial services. In these difficult times, what's needed is a CRO who will raise concerns, back them up with enough facts to convince even those most skeptical ... and more »

Tangible Personal Property Tax Reform: Options to Foster Simplicity and ... - Tax Foundation

Tangible Personal Property Tax Reform: Options to Foster Simplicity and ... Tax Foundation We have produced the Facts & Figures handbook since 1941, calculate Tax Freedom Day each year, and have a wealth of facts, rankings, and other information at our website, www.TaxFoundation.org. Personal property taxes are waning in popularity as a tax ... and more »