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SD Gets ‘F’ On Personal Finance For High School Students South Dakota schools are receving an “F” in teaching students personal finance in high school. The Center for Financial Literacy says South Dakota high school students are not learning the basics of paying bills, building good credit and avoiding debt. Continue reading at keloland.com Missouri […]
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Every Personal Loan Option for Your Credit Score Personal loans are a common financing choice for consumers who need some extra cash to cover everything from an emergency medical bill to a new car purchase and debt consolidation. A personal loan offers virtually immediate funding with a structured … Continue reading at www.gobankingrates.com Budgeting Budgeting: […]
Alabama earns an ‘A’ in teaching personal finance
Alabama earns an ‘A’ in teaching personal finance Alabama is one of only five states nationwide that requires a semester-long course, or its equivalent, in personal finance in high school. According to the 2015 Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schools, those five states … Continue reading at www.timesdaily.com Budgeting […]
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Investing in desalination could be a risky move with El Nino on the way After four long years of punishing water shortage across the state, weather forecasters are finally predicting rain — the strongest El Ni?o in decades. While that may be great news for some, it also creates a tricky conundrum for those invested […]
6 personal finance lessons we wish were taught in school
6 personal finance lessons we wish were taught in school One important lesson: Compound interest could be your best friend or worst enemy. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Financial literacy is a big problem in the United States. In a recent study, only 9.4% of American students performed at the top level in a … Continue reading […]
Dividend Investing Is a Straightforward Way to Produce Income
Dividend Investing Is a Straightforward Way to Produce Income Unlike most stocks, where you only make money by selling them for more than the purchase price and any related commission, dividend stocks pay you for simply owning them. Since you’re receiving regular cash payments, you can score a worthwhile return … Continue reading at finance.townhall.com […]