BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – High schoolers across the state are learning something new this year. Students are now required to take a financial literacy course before they graduate. Over at East Ascension High School, Lisa Hoppenstedt is teaching students how to better manage their money. “We just wrapped up the banking unit and we’re
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The ability to manage finances is a lifelong skill. All Michigan high school freshmen are now getting a much-needed crash course in personal finance. Getting that knowledge early could lead to financial success later in life. “It’s probably one of the most valuable classes any student can take in high school.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 21, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) recently hosted its Black Advisor Summit, bringing together financial advisors, field leaders and staff to celebrate and champion the success of Black financial advisors at the firm and provide a forum for learning, connection and professional development. The two-day event was held in Minneapolis in partnership
(TND) — The majority of college students feel high levels of stress over money matters, according to a WalletHub survey published last week. The personal-finance website surveyed college students and found 70% feel overwhelmed by their financial responsibilities. About 60% of college students said they regret how much they borrowed with student loans. A fifth
Financial literacy education getty Financial literacy education in the United States has improved significantly in recent years. Over 90% of states incorporate elements of financial literacy into their school curricula, either as a prerequisite for graduation, through elective courses, or by implementing standards. This progress reflects a growing recognition of the importance of equipping young
A developer has secured construction financing and broken ground on what will be a 100%-affordable apartment high-rise in D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood, and its amenities will include workshops for residents on topics such as personal finance, entrepreneurship and economics. A developer has secured construction financing and broken ground on what will be a 100%-affordable apartment high-rise
The cost of living crisis is weighing on employees. And as companies roll out more unique benefit offerings designed to support staffers, they should spend some time thinking about the financial benefits that workers actually want. Two out of three U.S. employees ranked financial wellbeing as the top area within wellbeing overall in which they
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Properly teaching financial literacy often means starting young. “Different world these days with the internet,” said Ryan Behrens to a group of elementary school students inside a back room at the Stockbridge branch of Delta Community Credit Union. He’s spent the past couple of weeks teaching kids across metro
The financial independence of women is described by the term fiscal feminism and it is becoming popular in India. This term represents women’s freedom in terms of money, especially those who are mothers since they are defying traditional barriers and redefining their roles within the financial sector. The emergence of fiscal feminism India has experienced