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- Author
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Cory, Suzanne N. and Pickard, Andrew D.
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FINANCIAL literacy , *LIFE skills , *PERSONAL finance , *STUDENTS' conduct of life , *NONPROFIT organizations , *FINANCIAL planning , *ACCOUNTANTS , *EARLY childhood education , *FINANCE education , *EDUCATION , *EMPLOYMENT ,SOCIAL conditions in the United States, 1980- - Abstract
The article examines Jump$tart, a nonprofit organization of accountants which directs a program to teach financial literacy in U.S. schools. The widespread lack of basic financial knowledge among U.S. adults is noted, along with the deterioration of U.S. finances as a whole. The program's work in instructing students on basic elements of personal finance and financial knowledge is presented.
- Published
- 2008