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Category Archives: HomeSchool
MyMoney.Gov Tools –
MyMoney.Gov is a site created by 22 Federal entities and is geared towards improving financial literacy. The site has tools for financial planning such as calculators, budgeting worksheets, and finance checklists. The calculators are provided by many different agencies which include the Department … Continue reading
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National Financial Capability Challenge –
The National Financial Capability Challenge is a joint project of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education. The program is focused on improving the financial literacy and knowledge of students aged 13-19. There is also an … Continue reading
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Sesame Street Financial Literacy –
Sesame Street has incorporated financial literacy teachings into their programs. In addition, the Sesame Street site has pages and guides for educators as well as parents. Elmo and the Cookie Monster are great instructors and they help teach financial literacy in the guides … Continue reading
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Capitol Hill Financial Literacy Day –
April is National Financial Literacy month and there are events scheduled throughout the month. One event was the Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill. The event was presented by the JumpStart Coalition, JA Worldwide, and the Council For Economic Education. The … Continue reading
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Businessweek Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2011 –
Bloomberg Businessweek has released their rankings of the top undergraduate business schools for 2011. The Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame finished in first place for the second straight year. Notre Dame scored high on all areas and listed … Continue reading
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Jump Start K-12 National Standards –
The Jump Start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy has one of the best sites for financial education. Jump Start produces a guide titled, National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education. The guide can be downloaded from the Jump Start Coalition site. … Continue reading
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College Board –
College Board is a great site for information and resources on college planning. College Board provides information on the SAT, PSAT, AP exams, and CLEP exams. CLEP exams can be taken in 33 college subjects and are a valuable way to earn credits. … Continue reading
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Alumni Donation Rates –
Alumni donation rates are an indication of school satisfaction and the strength of an alumni network. US News has an article that lists the top 10 schools for alumni giving and includes their US News ranking. Most of the schools … Continue reading
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New York Federal Reserve Education –
The New York Federal Reserve Bank has a education department that has developed financial literacy programs and curriculum. The programs range from elementary school all the way through graduate school. The Econ Explorers club provides resources for teachers and students in … Continue reading
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Treasury Direct Kids –
Treasury Direct Kids is a great site that teaches financial literacy and the basics of government finances. The site provides financial literacy lessons, money and math games, as well as informational links. Kids can visit the site and learn all about bonds, … Continue reading
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Higher Education Information –
A recent report by a Harvard University professor concluded that the federal government should be actively involved in the process of gathering and distributing information related to higher education. The report details the amount of involvement and makes sound suggestions … Continue reading
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Great College Towns –
US News has an article and slideshow on 10 great college towns. They range in size from big cities like Austin and Boston to smaller towns like Berkeley and Amherst. Also on the list were Ann Arbor, Chapel Hill, and … Continue reading
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Office of Domestic Finance –
The Office of Domestic Finance is a great resource for information on financial education. The site provides links and descriptions of financial education resources that range from curricula and programs to other resource centers. The Office of Comptroller of the Currency and … Continue reading
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College Campus Appeal –
An attractive college campus can help with recruiting new students. Forbes has an article and slideshow on the most beautiful college campuses. Some of the schools are familiar names like Stanfor, Princeton, and the University of Virginia. However, lesser know … Continue reading
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E-book Tips –
The Wall Street Journal had a great article by Brett Arends on whether or not E-books are worth the money. The article cites the costs of E-books in relation to the print version and the ability to view classics that are … Continue reading
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