April is Financial Literacy Month so we are asking “What ARE the financial issues that most Americans are interested in?” WHEN IT COMES TO LEARNING ABOUT FINANCES, WHAT ARE MOST PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR? According to an analysis of the most Googled financial topics – most...
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KNS: Why Financial Literacy Month is a big deal
April is Financial Literacy Month. It needs to be a big deal. A lack of financial preparedness has significant consequences, not the least of which is you and your family’s current or future quality of life. Rising healthcare costs alone can be financially...
WBIR: Financial Literacy for All
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children or grandchildren – all year long -- is Financial Literacy, a basic understanding of money management. Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain explains some age appropriate ideas for you to share with your children in...
Learning, Experience Lead to Wisdom
It is a quote often attributed to the Buddha, or more likely to a 1970s kung fu movie: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” Unfortunately, when it comes to personal finance, the classroom appears to be empty. According to a new survey, nearly 7 in 10...
College: Are We Still Getting Our Money’s Worth?
Freshmen are adjusting to their first months in college. I've talked to parents who were relieved that little Johnny was finally out of the nest and other moms and dads who had tears in their eyes as little Suzie packed her boxes and headed to the dormitory. What...