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The article provides information on reshaping of financial industries and plans of educators to change classroom education. Topics discussed include approach of financial planners to participate in financial literacy programs, direct influences on coursework and growth in financial planning, and handling issues in practical ways.

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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.

The article focuses on who should teach financial literacy to students and how it must be taught in the U.S. It mentions that many educators believe that the main responsibility of the school is to teach academics while others perceive that personal finance concepts must come from parents and not from the school. According to the 2010 Financial Literacy Survey, most of the respondents credited their money management skills to their parents, with about 25 percent of them rated their knowledge about personal finance matters at a C or lower. It notes that the greater objective to make sure all Americans acquire a solid understanding of personal finance is by ensuring that citizens are preparing wisely for their future.

The article discusses aspects of financial literacy promoted by certified public accountants (CPAs) for U.S. citizens. It offers brief history of financial fitness program initiated by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). It also presents information on the launch of the society's newsletter "Financial Fitness Insider" and the proclamation of financial fitness month in April 2007.

The article presents tips that educators can incorporate into the classroom to spark conversation about money management. It states that simulation-based software can be used to help students learn to budget, use debit and credit cards, save money, pay rent and avoid debt. The availability of free personal finance tools to help teens pay bills, check balances and transfer money between accounts is noted. Educators are advised to tailor money discussions to students' interests, to encourage students to log what they spend, and to conduct a stock market simulation.

The article focuses on the importance of teaching children regarding financial literacy and entrepreneurship. It says that educating children on saving, spending, and borrowing habits or financial responsibility ensures that they will do well in life in the future. Furthermore, several strategies which can be useful to children which include weekly allowance giving, teaching the value of saving, and fostering entrepreneurship.

The article focuses on an Iowa state initiative led by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission which aims to develop the financial literacy of junior and senior high school students. Statistics from The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) reveal that students in Iowa graduating from public and private colleges have the fourth-highest per capital student debt level among the 50 states and the Disctrict of Columbia in the U.S. The initiative will teach students how to use money properly to reduce the amount of debt they have at graduation.

The article focuses on Suzanne Cory, an author in San Antonio, Texas who became involved with the Jump$tart financial literacy and personal finance instruction program operated by certified public accountants. Cory became aware of the program due to her work with Junior Achievement, and felt it filled an urgent educational need.

The author reflects on the problem regarding the low level of financial literacy in the U.S. as of September 2014. Topics discussed include the finding of survey by a national organization about financial literacy, the need of businesses to be concerned on personal financial planning curriculum in schools, and the effort of many states to change their educational systems to include financial literacy at the primary and secondary school levels.

The author offers opinions on financial literacy and the study and teaching of personal finance. Citing research on financial education finding that it had limited influence on consumer behavior, the author argues that the complexity of financial planning and the differing financial needs of individuals makes it difficult to create curricula applicable to large numbers of consumers. Better education in mathematics is recommended.

The article focuses on the Members First Federal Credit Union which aimed to teach students how to determine informed, sound, responsible financial decisions in the U.S. It mentions that the credit union has established its own curriculum that deals with financial processes from budgeting and saving money to mock interviews. It mentions the successful story of its financial education coordinator Lauren Podolsky wherein she was drawn to be the first student to work in the branch.

The article reviews several financial planning websites including the High School Financial Planning site from U.S. National Endowment for Financial Education at http://hsfpp.nefe.org, www.choosetosave.org, and www.mymoney.gov.

The article discusses funding for financial literacy education in U.S. schools proposed by John Bryant, founder and head of the nonprofit organization Operation Hope. Topics covered include the idea of selling financial literary bonds to investors, the provision of credit counseling programs for adults, and banks' interest in buying the bonds if they get Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit. Also mentioned are revenues that cities lose due to residents' lack of money management knowledge.