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Martinez is One of Three Finalists for the Annual Award Given by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Denver

As a young entrepreneur Frank Moseley II, demonstrates that self-determination and hard-work has its benefits. Frank Moseley II is the CEO of Focus Innovative Education Solution.

Community and Corporate Partners in Dallas Will Host Opportunities to “Get Your Money in Shape” with Financial Literacy Classes and Seminars

Young Americans Center for Financial Education, a Denver-based non-profit that develops the financial literacy of youth and young adults, announced today that its Young AmeriTowne program has won an Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE)...

Recipients honored for their commitment and distinguished accomplishments promoting financial literacy...

CCCS and PlainsCapital Bank have partnered to host the 2013 financial literacy poster contest for students in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock and San Antonio to help educate young Texans about sound money management

The new Moneyist$ in the School™ Workshop from Money School Canada offers the most comprehensive and complete introduction to money management essentials available to students in Grades 4 – 6 in a fun, interactive and engaging in-class format.

Are Grade 4 - 6 students more financially savvy than we think? Money School Canada finds that kids know the difference between 'needs' & 'wants', many can correctly answer questions about budgets & savings goals and 60% know it’s smart to save!

“State Farm has been a consistent corporate partner in our work to financially educate children. We appreciate their generous contribution and the volunteerism of their employees and agents.” shares WorldofMoney.org CEO Sabrina Lamb.

The Survey Says: Most Grade 7 & 8 students know what a budget is and can tell you that a budget can help to achieve savings goals, even if they have never made one, but when it comes to understanding how interest works - help is definitely needed.

CommonWealth One offers a free microsite, “In The Know” at www.COFCUknows.com, to promote financial literacy and education with resources, knowledge and tools needed for financial success.

Get the scoop on the best bank accounts for kids/ teens. A comparison of interest rates, transaction limits, and extra fees on offers available at the Big Five Canadian Banks.

The rising cost to attend college is getting higher and repaying student loans to attend school is even scarier. Parents and college students need to understand how much student loan debt their child will incur after a 4 year education.

So You Think You Know Life & Disability Insurance? Join the Insurance Literacy: Income Protection 101 Webinar & Find Out The Secrets of the Life and Disability Insurance Industries hosted by Insurance Literacy Advocate: Tony Steuer, CLU, LA, CPFFE.

Now more than ever, American's need to get their personal finances in order, one way to get there is to get started with the financial fitness expertise of Sanyika Calloway Boyce, America's #1 Financial Fitness Coach

Durham Children's Aid has again chosen Money School Canada as their financial literacy educational program provider for youth age 15 - 21 in the agency's care. To date more than 200 DCAS youth have had the benefit of money management workshops.

Internationally acclaimed co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and a current national spokesperson for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Engaging and innovative financial education curriculum with a focus on the psychology of money and behavioral economics helps teens with personal finances and relationships.

During national financial literacy month, Nevada County residents invited to free financial literacy event featuring Vince Shorb, of the National Financial Educator’s Council

TeenBizVenture wants teens to GET REAL about their future. Learning entrepreneurship, financial literacy and leadership are HIP, COOL and TRENDY ways to a brighter tomorrow

Martinez is One of Three Finalists for the Annual Award Given by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Denver

iGrad has received an Excellence In Financial Literacy (EIFLE) Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy. The award distinguishes iGrad as the Education Program of the Year in Debt Management.

As a young entrepreneur Frank Moseley II, demonstrates that self-determination and hard-work has its benefits. Frank Moseley II is the CEO of Focus Innovative Education Solution.

Community and Corporate Partners in Dallas Will Host Opportunities to “Get Your Money in Shape” with Financial Literacy Classes and Seminars

Young Americans Center for Financial Education, a Denver-based non-profit that develops the financial literacy of youth and young adults, announced today that its Young AmeriTowne program has won an Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE)...

In 2008, financial markets were collapsing and Bret and Tracie Shroyer saw many adults lacked basic money management skills. Determined their kids would be different, they decided it was their responsibility to teach their kids about money.

7 Ways to Teach Kids the Financial Literacy Skills You Wish Your Parents Had Taught...

Recipients honored for their commitment and distinguished accomplishments promoting financial literacy...

ITCU Raises Funds Through Employee Jeans Days and Features Contests in Branches for...

Dallas-based Nonprofit offers online education tool to help consumers make smart money...

CCCS and PlainsCapital Bank have partnered to host the 2013 financial literacy poster contest for students in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock and San Antonio to help educate young Texans about sound money management

The new Moneyist$ in the School™ Workshop from Money School Canada offers the most comprehensive and complete introduction to money management essentials available to students in Grades 4 – 6 in a fun, interactive and engaging in-class format.

Are Grade 4 - 6 students more financially savvy than we think? Money School Canada finds that kids know the difference between 'needs' & 'wants', many can correctly answer questions about budgets & savings goals and 60% know it’s smart to save!

“State Farm has been a consistent corporate partner in our work to financially educate children. We appreciate their generous contribution and the volunteerism of their employees and agents.” shares WorldofMoney.org CEO Sabrina Lamb.

The Survey Says: Most Grade 7 & 8 students know what a budget is and can tell you that a budget can help to achieve savings goals, even if they have never made one, but when it comes to understanding how interest works - help is definitely needed.

CommonWealth One offers a free microsite, “In The Know” at www.COFCUknows.com, to promote financial literacy and education with resources, knowledge and tools needed for financial success.

Get the scoop on the best bank accounts for kids/ teens. A comparison of interest rates, transaction limits, and extra fees on offers available at the Big Five Canadian Banks.

The rising cost to attend college is getting higher and repaying student loans to attend school is even scarier. Parents and college students need to understand how much student loan debt their child will incur after a 4 year education.

Publisher Pearson to release OUCH! - an irreverent new self-help guide to finance that demystifies money and investment, and explains why we often make bad choices or follow the wrong advice.

So You Think You Know Life & Disability Insurance? Join the Insurance Literacy: Income Protection 101 Webinar & Find Out The Secrets of the Life and Disability Insurance Industries hosted by Insurance Literacy Advocate: Tony Steuer, CLU, LA, CPFFE.

Learn how to gain an unfair advantage in an unfair system, richdad.com

"The Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert Kiyosaki" blasts onto SiriusXM June 23rd exposing "the Good news, and the Bad news about money”

Contest Offering $500 Drew Videos from Denver Telling "American Dreams"

Now more than ever, American's need to get their personal finances in order, one way to get there is to get started with the financial fitness expertise of Sanyika Calloway Boyce, America's #1 Financial Fitness Coach

Durham Children's Aid has again chosen Money School Canada as their financial literacy educational program provider for youth age 15 - 21 in the agency's care. To date more than 200 DCAS youth have had the benefit of money management workshops.

Internationally acclaimed co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and a current national spokesperson for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

BancVue launched MoneyIsland in March 2011 as a customized, online financial literacy solution for community financial institutions.

Engaging and innovative financial education curriculum with a focus on the psychology of money and behavioral economics helps teens with personal finances and relationships.

“This year’s EIFLE Award winners are a shinning example for those whose quest it is to make financial literacy education available to all segments of society.” Leslie E. Linfield, Executive Director of the Institute for Financial Literacy

Record 19 individuals and organizations honored for their dedication and commitment to promoting financial literacy education worldwide

During national financial literacy month, Nevada County residents invited to free financial literacy event featuring Vince Shorb, of the National Financial Educator’s Council

The WorldofMoney.org, a leading provider of youth financial education, marks National Financial Literacy Month continues with registration for the 2012 Summer Youth Financial Education Institute.

In preparation for National Financial Literacy Month in April, a new publication provides important information to educate and inform consumers.

Discover financial freedom tips and personal success secrets from Rich Dad, Donald Trump, Anthony Robbins, and more at richdad.com

New Jersey Business Hall of Fame™ (NJBHOF), premier platform for recognizing the ultimate role models to today’s youth, has announced the NJBHOF Class of 2012.

Junior Achievement of New Jersey is seeking items for the 2012 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame auction - a celebration of the best of New Jersey!

TeenBizVenture wants teens to GET REAL about their future. Learning entrepreneurship, financial literacy and leadership are HIP, COOL and TRENDY ways to a brighter tomorrow

Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) and community join forces empowering Latino youth to own their economic success, dream big and reach their fullest potential

Award-winning publisher of "The Skinny On" offers a complimentary copy of their newest financial literacy book series for “Military Saves Week”.

Students age 8-19 get a comprehensive introduction to the role that banks play in the national and global financial system. Including the different types of bank accounts, loans, assets, fees, stocks and more.

A Simulated Community, Where Young People Learn Financial Life Lessons

Publication Profiles Founder and CEO of Brooks Financial & Entertainment Consultants on Creative Use of 3D Interactive Computer Video Games That Teach Students Valuable Financial Literacy Skills

Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park, an innovative mobile financial education program will help more than 3,000 NJ students learn how to budget and manage money so they can learn and practice effective money-management skills.

Award-winning publisher of "The Skinny On" books releases new financial literacy book series

Echelon Business Plans & Solutions, LLC begins accepting applications for the highly anticipated TeenBizVenture, Orlando’s solution to real-world skills not available in today’s curriculum

Get 2012 forecasts from two, national experts at this exclusive event, 1/21/12, in Los Angeles

Echelon Business Plans & Solutions, LLC prepares to launch TeenBizVenture, Orlando's Solution to Real World Skills Not Available in Today's Curriculum

The Institute for Financial Literacy has opened the nomination process for the 2012 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education Awards. Categories include Educator, Organization, Book, Education Program, Published Research and Instructional Game.

The estate of the late Richard McDermott, Sr., a native of Portland, ME, recently bequeathed a large portion of his personal library of assorted finance-related materials to the Institute for Financial Literacy's Library of Personal Finance.

PNC will have a banking presence on the campus of Morgan State University, providing banking services to students, faculty, staff and the community. PNC also will provide free financial literacy programs to help prepare the next generation.