Comments on: Financial Literacy for All Ages http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/ personal finance that makes cents Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:04:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Michael Halls-Moore http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83671 Michael Halls-Moore Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:28:39 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83671 It's all about starting early. The earlier you can invest, the quicker the path to financial freedom. I'm glad I've seen the light at age 24, so that I can begin planning for my future. I find it pretty shocking that in the UK (where I'm from), financial literacy is almost ignored in most schools. Ridiculous! It’s all about starting early. The earlier you can invest, the quicker the path to financial freedom. I’m glad I’ve seen the light at age 24, so that I can begin planning for my future.

I find it pretty shocking that in the UK (where I’m from), financial literacy is almost ignored in most schools. Ridiculous!

]]> By: Marie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83599 Marie Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:23:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83599 It's nice that children were given the opportunity to learn even just the basics about finance. This foundation can help develop their ability to be wise in spending money. I agree with limeade that financial literacy should start at home. It’s nice that children were given the opportunity to learn even just the basics about finance. This foundation can help develop their ability to be wise in spending money.

I agree with limeade that financial literacy should start at home.

]]> By: zen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83553 zen Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:16:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83553 What? Wait until they're in college and responsible for thousands (if not more) of dollars in debt, in their/their parents name(s)? I'd say Junior Year - time to save, no panic about college, and give you time to take it in before you sign up for a loan and flunk out. What? Wait until they’re in college and responsible for thousands (if not more) of dollars in debt, in their/their parents name(s)?

I’d say Junior Year - time to save, no panic about college, and give you time to take it in before you sign up for a loan and flunk out.

]]> By: Poorer Than You » Money Resources for Kids and Parents http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83501 Poorer Than You » Money Resources for Kids and Parents Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:37:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83501 [...] you’re looking for more resources, check out J.D.’s Financial Literacy for All Ages. Related Posts Random Money-Related MemoryAbout Poorer Than You20 Year Olds and FinanceWhy I Left [...] [...] you’re looking for more resources, check out J.D.’s Financial Literacy for All Ages. Related Posts Random Money-Related MemoryAbout Poorer Than You20 Year Olds and FinanceWhy I Left [...]

]]> By: Dave http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83494 Dave Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:19:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83494 Here's a link to a great series re: the basics of finance: http://bygpub.com/finance/finance0.htm Here’s a link to a great series re: the basics of finance:

http://bygpub.com/finance/finance0.htm

]]> By: Tarrant http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83491 Tarrant Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:13:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83491 I think your local Extension service is a great resource for financial literacy materials in many cases. Florida has a really extensive set of materials. http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/families_and_consumers/money_matters/index.html I think your local Extension service is a great resource for financial literacy materials in many cases. Florida has a really extensive set of materials. http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/families_and_consumers/money_matters/index.html

]]> By: limeade http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83490 limeade Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:54:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/04/10/financial-literacy-for-all-ages/#comment-83490 I think it's great that there's some movement towards teaching finances in school. It's been quite a long time coming. I will say that it is taught at certain schools, but it's not mandatory so you have to have an interest in it to take the class. Most importantly though, I think the basics at least should be taught at home. No better place to learn. -limead I think it’s great that there’s some movement towards teaching finances in school. It’s been quite a long time coming.

I will say that it is taught at certain schools, but it’s not mandatory so you have to have an interest in it to take the class.

Most importantly though, I think the basics at least should be taught at home. No better place to learn.

-limead

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