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Kids Take Lessons From National Debt Binge

September 25, 2008 by Amy Jussel 16 Comments

‘Don’t do as I do, do as I say,’ could be the governmental finger wag lecturing kids on fiscal fitness. How can we expect kids to learn about credit/debit and healthy financial … [Read more...]

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“My Gift Card’s Worthless? That’s So Unfair!” Cry Foul to the FTC

September 24, 2008 by Amy Jussel 5 Comments

I don’t know about you, but with California schools on the skids, turning pockets inside out in a pathetic, penniless shrug, parents have been asked to contribute to fundraisers that also … [Read more...]

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