How Students in Washington State are Gaining an Edge in Money Know-How
November 21, 2016
Under standards adopted this year, schools in the state of Washington now must include courses in financial literacy. For the first time, personal finance topics …
When teens and young adults are given a savings account and the training and tools to manage it, most develop sound long-term savings habits, according …
Financial literacy throughout the world is low, numerous reports have found. Few people can perform even basic financial calculations or understand simple investment concepts, according …
Sovereign Tribe Betting on Financial Education to Protect Youths’ Legacy
November 14, 2016
The casino operating Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is betting big on financial education. Beginning this school year, tribal youth must take a financial education course …
How Donald Trump Will Change the Course of Financial Education
November 11, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump was born to riches. But his past suggests an understanding that individuals need help and encouragement learning to accumulate wealth, and that …
Why Opening a Bank Account Should Be Part of Cashing a First Paycheck
November 10, 2016
A first paycheck is a teachable moment, which is why Congress included a financial education requirement when it last re-authorized summer youth employment programs around the …
Here’s What Trump and Clinton Mean for Financial Education
November 8, 2016
The following is a transcript of a keynote speech that RightAboutMoney founder Dan Kadlec delivered at the 2016 JumpStart National Educators Conference in Dallas, Texas, …