Blog post by Laura Carter While we may find ourselves social distancing in our homes, the need to adult may be greater than ever. Restaurants, clothing stores, repair shops, doctors’ offices and more are closed, so it’s time for a good “Can-Do” attitude! With time at work reduced or eliminated, it may be time to …
Have you noticed an uptick in recent news reports about personal financial literacy and young adults? School districts around the country are considering how to include personal financial education in their curriculum and whether to make a class mandatory for graduation. Others, like the Poudre School District, already have requirements and academic standards established around …
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By Amy Holzworth, Librarian at Old Town Library A recent Motley Fool article described the finances of an “average American.” Their research suggests improvements in Americans’ financial literacy and management including a 5-point higher average FICO credit score of 700 and an increase in the average personal savings rate from 1.9% in 2005 to 5.5% …