As one of just a handful of students who took the county's financial planning course, she can balance a checkbook and calculate interest, and knows to be wary of credit card offers.
"No other course I've taken has taught me all this," said Okocha, 17. "When you're saving, going to college, managing your money, that's really important. You need to learn how to be in control of your money."
Up until now, most county students have received only a smattering of...
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Financial Literacy - 2010-02-22 12:15:31
The effort is only as good as the people leading it. This is no simple task.
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Much needed - 2010-02-08 01:09:33
A long time coming and could not have come at a better time.
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Kudos - 2010-02-07 13:32:57
Kudos to the State for such a practical move. This should be just as important as Gym & Health courses. This is what I call putting the taxpayers money to good use.
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financial literacy - 2010-02-07 08:41:50
One of the smartest things i have heard about todays' public school courses offerings. It should be mandatory to graduate.
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