By Marlene Seeklander Imagine for a moment if you had no idea how much money you had in your bank account. Writing checks or swiping your debit card could get you into serious financial trouble. That’s just one example of where being financially literate is so important. Financial literacy is a lifelong skill. It shouldn’t end […]
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Tip of the Week A critical step in managing your finances It’s a good financial decision. When it comes to taking care of your financial health, there are the basics – establishing a budget, tracking income and expenses, and saving for the future – to name a few. But all that work means nothing when
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By Catherine Mueller A summer job offers many benefits for students in addition to the money earned. Of course, there’s the opportunity for work experience, but students can also practice some important life skills with their summer jobs. One of those life skills is managing a budget (sometimes called a spending plan) for those summer earnings.
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By Beth Ziehmer During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students: Contact the Mapping Your Future staff at feedback@mappingyourfuture.org or (800) 374-4072 with any questions.
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