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Financial Literacy Links (July 13, 2010)
Here are some quick links to check out this week: Ken’s Korner – If you’re a student looking for some resources written just for you check out this new blog by Ken O’Conner at cuStudentLoans.org. The web site contains: “…helpful tips on navigating, finding options, useful links to sites, answers to common questions and more!” [...]
YMM29: Win Your Battle against Debt (July 1, 2010)
Listen now: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download the episode or subscribe using iTunes. Host: Nancy Anderson, CFP® Guest: Jeff Kosola, blogger, web site owner of DeliverAwayDebt.com In this month’s show: Nancy interviews Jeff Kosola, who decided one day to get out of his over $100,000 in debt. Starting May 2009, being motivated and [...]
Three Financial Education Resources for Women
Retirement Plan Tips posted 3 great resources for retirement and financial education geared specifically for women (and some of it is applicable for men too). Women’s Institute for Financial Education Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) The U.S. Department of Labor (resources by audience – Women) If you know of other financial education and [...]
Should College Students Have Credit Cards?
Sanyika Calloway Boyce, credit expert at financialfitnesscoach.com, says you should think twice before doing something that has the potential to negatively affect your credit rating. She says a negative credit history could impact a lot of other things in your life such as insurance and potential employment opportunities.
Results from the National Financial Literacy Survey
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling recently published the results of their annual Consumer Financial Literacy survey. As reported by finance.yahoo.com, the highlights include: Since 2007, more than two in five adults now keep track of their spending, an increase of 39 percent. However, more than half don’t have a budget and more than 11 [...]