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Visa Survey Finds that Parents are Primary Source for College Funding, Government Grants Second
As high school seniors anxiously watch their mailboxes and email this week for acceptance letters from colleges, a consumer survey conducted by Visa Inc. shows that almost a quarter (23%) of Americans cite their parents as the primary source of funding for college tuition, room and board. This was followed by government grants (15%), government backed loans (14%), jobs (11%) and academic/sports… read more

Global Best Practices in Financial Education April 20, 2009, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

2009 Financial Literacy Summit Available for Viewing
The 2009 Financial Literacy and Education Summit brought international leaders of finance together at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank to discuss strategies for improving financial education and individual money management. The panelists focused on the global imperative for financial literacy and the opportunities for cooperation in providing necessary educational resources. Watch specific segments of the Summit or view the entire webcast at your leisure. Watch now.

Visa Receives 2009 Financial Literacy Award
As part of this year's Financial Literacy and Education Summit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Visa Inc was named the recipient of the 2009 Wealth Watchers Financial Literacy Advocate Award. Shown here, Alice Wood of Wealth Watchers International presents the award to Joe Carberry and Jason Alderman of Visa Inc.

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Externalities Sometimes economic activities have consequences that affect more than just the direct parties involved. This week, we explore the subject of externalities.	Welcome to the Workforce You've just graduated. Now what? As you enter into the next big phase of your life, there's a lot to consider. Say hello to the job market.	Summer Travel Budgeting "Staycations" may be a great way to save, but sometimes an escape is essential. Consider these tips as your plan your summer getaway.

Boomerang kids? Get ready for boomerang parents Boomerang kids. You've probably read articles about them or may even have one yourself. That's where parents reopen their formerly empty nests to adult children who are trying to pay off student loans or bills, save for a down payment or regroup after losing their job. Read More Recent Articles: Read contracts carefully before signing 50 ways to love your money Stimulus plan provides energy efficiency tax credits		Mo Baird Stockbridge Middle School, Stockbridge, MI Somewhere between the state capital of Lansing and the University of Michigan's home in Ann Arbor lies the village of Stockbridge, Michigan, a small farming community where Mo Baird spends her days inspiring the budding entrepreneurs in her economics class. Read more Do you know a teacher who is using innovative ways to teach financial literacy, let us know.

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Boomerang kids? Get ready for boomerang parents