Economic Perspectives Radio Show

September 9, 2008

Economic Perspectives is the longest running radio talk show in Texas focusing on small business, financial literacy, and wealth building for underserved communities. It is broadcast on KAZI 88.7FM in Austin, Texas on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. – 6p.m., The weekly blog provides background information o...

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Institute for Financial Literacy

September 4, 2008

Background: The Institute for Financial Literacy is a 501(c)(3) non profit whose mission is to make effective financial literacy education available for all American adults. The Institute accomplishes its mission in part by working with organizations to incorporate financial education into their ex...

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FDIC and United Way Partner to Increase Bank Access and Expand Delivery of Financial Education to "Underserved"

June 6, 2008 By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the United Way have signed an agreement that will strengthen mutual efforts to increase access to mainstream financial products, promote bank relationships and expand financial education efforts among low-income, unbanked and underserved families ...

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“Your Dollar, You World” - new approach to financial education

May 27, 2008 By: University of Connecticut

This past winter Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier, in collaboration with The Center for Economic Education, University of Connecticut and the Bank of America held a personal finance and economics conference for high school students, “Your Dollar, You World” at the University of Connecti...

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Back to School as Economists of the Future Begin Their Financial Education Early

May 5, 2008 By: Minieconomy.com

Minieconomy.com teaches real-world business situations to new generation of entrepreneurs

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FDIC's Adult Financial Literacy Program Surpasses Milestone; New Version to Help School-age Kids Learn About Money

April 15, 2008 By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reports that one million Americans have had the opportunity to become more financially savvy through participating in its financial education program, Money Smart. In addition to surpassing that significant milestone, the FDIC today announced that it ...

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The Mobility Agenda

March 19, 2008

The Mobility Agenda addresses and pursues opportunities to improve access to private vehicles for low-wage workers in need of reliable, flexible, affordable transportation.

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Free Financial Skills Book Gives Kids a Smart Start

October 29, 2007 By: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is offering a free activity book that makes finances fun. Great Minds Think: A Kid’s Guide to Money, produced by the Bank’s Learning Center and Money Museum, is filled with engaging exercises to help middle-school-aged kids make thoughtful decisions about money.

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MultiVu Video Feed: Capital One's Annual Back to School Survey Shows More Teens Eager to Learn About Money

August 23, 2007 By: Capital One

Aug 23, 2007 -- As summer winds down, it's time for back to school shopping. But according to Capital One's seventh annual Back To School Shopping Survey, parents stepping out to shop with their kids may overlook a golden opportunity to talk dollars and cents.

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MultiVu Video Feed: FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR THE MILITARY; MAKING SURE THE HOMEFRONT IS SECURE

May 23, 2007 By: Capital One

It's important for military families to be well versed in financial literacy as they are already feeling the strain of separation. Financial concerns don't have to add to that burden. Military families live on limited budgets and often must move at a moment's notice so learning key financial litera...

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