Understanding Finances

Recent News and Important Articles... 

This page is updated frequently, but if there is a somewhat dated article, just note that it is still important or else it would not be on here!

• A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Children About Finance

• Financial Literacy Month: What to Say to Your Kids

• Should 'financial literacy' be added to schools' curriculums?

• Saving with Sammy Rabbit

• Top 7 Ways to Raise a Money Smart Kid

• Examining Our Attitudes About Money

• Saving is Back in Vogue

• The Queen of Financial Literacy

• Financial Literacy: Making Dollars and Sense

• The Quest for Financial Aid Takes on New Urgency

• How to Teach Young Kids to Save

• Get in the Mood to Talk About Money

• Five Steps to Financial $marts

• Miss Minnesota Contestant Raises Financial Awareness

• What the Rich Teach Their Kids

• If you Knew Suze Orman...

• Bridging the Gap to Financial Literacy

• Don't Know Much About Finance?

• Are You in Financial Trouble?

• Habits for Wealth: Dump Your Debt Habit

• When Credit Cards Put You In Jeopardy

• Financial Tips for 20-Somethings

• How Can I Raise My Credit Score?

• You Bet Your Life: Tips For Buying Life Insurance

• Where Can My Kids Learn About Money?

• 12 Simple Steps to Protect Your Identity Online

• The Ins-and-Outs of Financial Aid

• Roth IRAs vs. 401(k)s

• When Will You Be a Millionaire? (this calculator will tell you!!!)

• Credit Card Tips for the College Graduate

• Shrinking Social Security