Monthly Archives: August 2011

MyMoney.Gov Resources –

MyMoney.gov is a site created by 22 Federal entities that provides financial literacy information and materials.  A few of the participating entities are the Federal Trade Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office … Continue reading

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Vault Top MBA Programs –

Vault has a ranking for top business schools that is based on ratings by students, alumni, and Vault’s editors.  There is an annual survey that covers academics, selectivity, social life, career services, diversity, and quality of life.  Vault provides a description of each MBA program … Continue reading

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US News: Top Business Schools 2012 –

The Stanford University Graduate School of Business was ranked number one in the US News 2012 MBA rankings.  Harvard University fell to second place and MIT and Wharton were tied for third.  Northwestern and the University of Chicago tied for fifth place.  … Continue reading

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College Payback Rankings –

Smart Money has an article on the top 50 schools ranked by payback period.  The schools are ranked according to their costs of attendence and the salaries of their graduates.  The top five schools in the payback rankings are the Georgia … Continue reading

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The Ladders –

The Ladders is a career management site that offers news, advice, and articles.  The Ladders covers several different career fields including finance, marketing, and sales.  Six figure job listings can also be found on the site.  The Ladders also offers executive jobs … Continue reading

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Career Toolkit –

The eFinancialCareers site offers a career toolkit that has articles on networking, resumes, and interviews.  The career advice also covers the management and organization of a job search.  Articles on resumes and cover letters are of high importance for job seekers. … Continue reading

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PBS Kids –

PBS Kids has an area to teach children about money.  The site provides information on making money, spending money, and managing money.  PBS Kids also offers a game called Mad Money.  Mad Money teaches children the value of a dollar by  giving … Continue reading

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Financial Market Lessons For Kids –

Smart Money has an article on discussing the financial markets with your kids.  The recent market volatility can be a good teaching tool for financial literacy and the workings of financial markets.  The article provides several sources for parents to find … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Lessons For Kids –

Time has an article that discusses the need for financial literacy for children.  The article outlines the financial knowledge that children should have at different ages.  For example, children should know the value of coins at age 5 and how … Continue reading

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Jumpstart National Educator Conference 2011 –

Jumpstart is holding their 2011 National Educator Conference in Washington DC November 4th-6th.  The third annual conference is for teachers of personal finance at any grade level.  The National Educator Conference offers workshops for advocacy, content, and personal development.  To visit … Continue reading

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