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Financial Education- Whose Job is it Anyway?

  Many parents have found out the hard way that their children never learned about finances in grade school, high school, or even college.  While some schools do offer some …

Home Mortgages Still Testing Financial Literacy

As we continue to recover economically, it is important to look at one of the major factors that contributed to the recession.   The dream of home ownership is still …

6 Ideas to Get Your Entrepreneurial Juices Flowing

I’m happy to report that more people, young and old, are starting their own businesses these days, whether driven by the recent recession to be more independent, or driven by …

The Perfect Holiday Gift

It’s that time of year again!  With the holiday season in full swing you are probably low on time and may feel even lower on cash.  As you do your …

Turning Fear into Financial Focus

As we approach Thanksgiving and end of year holidays, you may be reflecting on all your blessings and what is in store for you and your family next year.  The …

There’s nothing scarier than taxes. Here are a few things you should know…

Don’t Let Key Tax Advantages Expire This Year Unused Keeping up with the shifting sands in certain key areas, like taxes, can be a very challenging part of financial literacy.  …

Top Ten Measures of Your Own Financial Literacy

Top Ten Measures of Your Own Financial Literacy The economic uncertainty over the last few years has many people searching for ways to ensure they are financially sound.  It has …

Financial Literacy: 8 Lessons from the Recession

  You have probably seen headlines and heard reports that while there are still a variety of challenges ahead, the Great Recession is officially over.    What is certain is …

Sharon Lechter Named Stevies Finalist Award

  Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 11, 2011 Scottsdale, AZ, November 1, 2011:  Sharon Lechter, best selling author and financial literacy expert was named …

Pay Your Family First

Pay Your Family First is more than just my financial literacy company, it is a bedrock principle that successful, life-long money management begins at home. Before you can truly invest …