Tag Archives: financial literacy
New Zealand: A leading country in Financial Literacy
At an international conference in Washington, D.C., on financial literacy last year, the Retirement Commissioner from New Zealand stood up and stated that New Zealand has the best website in the world to promote financial literacy and financial education. Read Annamaria Lusardi’s blog.
Recently Passed: Financial Literacy Month for All Americans
4/29/2009 Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education. Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing personal debt in the [...]
Congress Considering: Bill Aims to Make Financial Literacy a Curriculum Goal
We are facing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, in large part because of irresponsible financial practices that led to the subprime mortgage market’s collapse. To help protect our families from future crises, we need to empower people to make intelligent financial decisions. The key is financial literacy education before students enter the [...]