Personal Finance

Title: ‘We don’t get taught personal finance’: Local students push for more education on money mattersSummary: Massachusetts is one of the lucky nine states that don’t make high school students take boring courses in economics or personal finance. But don’t worry, State Representative Ryan Hamilton has a brilliant idea to spice things up. He wants Read more

Title: Financial Literacy Is Great. Mandating It With a Ballot Initiative Is NotSummary: The California Personal Finance Education Initiative is on the November ballot. The initiative would require high schools to offer, and students to take, a semester-long personal finance course. Ruben Navarrette: While we might all like financial literacy, it’s not hard to imagine Read more

Title: How to make money as a teenagerSummary: Want to make money like a pro? No worries, little bros and sis. You can earn cash in a snap, even if you’re stuck at home. Just sign up for some surveys, sell your awesome game stuff, stream epic videos, or chat up some customers online. Or Read more

Title: Mortgage rates today, May 18, 2024: Rates are still over 7%Summary: The good news is that the mortgage rates are on a downward trend, which means you can save some money on your home loan. The bad news is that they are still not as low as they were in the spring, so you Read more

Title: High school students learn valuable financial skills at Campbell economics workshop – NewsSummary: 17 high school students from Fayetteville had a blast at a day-long Economics and Personal Finance workshop. They learned how to manage their money like pros and feel confident about their future. Thanks to the generous support of business school alumni Read more

Title: Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement • Oregon Capital ChronicleSummary: Senate Bill 3 is a game-changer for students! Starting in 2027, they’ll need to brush up on their personal finance and career skills to graduate. But don’t worry, the Department of Education has got your back. They’re allowing schools to offer these Read more

Title: 22 ways to make money from home: Best options to earn extra cashSummary: If you’re short on time and want to make some cash, why not try making money from home? There are plenty of options to choose from, but the key is to pick something that matches your interests and skills. For example, Read more

Title: Eden Prairie student member of 2nd place State Personal Finance Decathlon teamSummary: The Personal Finance Decathlon program is the ultimate test of your money skills. It’s like a game show, but with real-life consequences. More than 300 high school students compete online to qualify for the National Personal Finance Challenge. The winner gets to Read more