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2/8/06In setting broad curriculum, consider financial literacy
Des Moines Register
Iowa students would be required to complete a financial-literacy course before graduation, under a bill introduced by Rep. Dawn Pettengill, D-Mount Auburn.
 
1/26/05Big Dividends seen in class at Ballard
The Des Moines Register
The course teaches students how to handle personal finance issues they'll encounter down the road.
 
1/20/04Students Fall Deeper into Debt
The Des Moines Register
Rising tuition costs, greater reliance on student loans and the easy availability of credit cards contribute to the heavy load.
 
7/20/03Teaching Financial Literacy to Iowa Youths
Des Moines Business Record
This article highlights some of the efforts that are being taken to improve financial literacy for youths. It also provides insight to the current financial position of Iowa youths.
 







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