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GET STARTED NOWFollowing is a list of books recommended by American Financial Solutions’ certified credit counselors for kids to learn about personal finance. Use the select list below to choose the subject that you are interested in and click the book title to get more information or to purchase from Amazon.com. To save money, consider buying a used book instead of new.
The New Totally Awesome Money Book for Kids, Revised and Updated Edition
By Arthur Bochner, Rose Bochner, and Adriane G. Berg (Foreword)
Jam-packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on every area of money, The Totally Awesome Money Book for Kids includes cartoons, quizzes, games, and other activities to make learning about money fun.
Money Sense for Kids
By Hollis Page Harman
A comprehensive guide about money including a history of money, minting, social security numbers, earning money, investing and savings plans - all written for kids!
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On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the One-Time Student Loan Debt Relief plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families.. The discharge will not be automatically granted. YOU MUST APPLY. Here are steps to take to determine eligibility and ensure you do not miss important student loan updates.
A recent headline from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has alerted consumers that another financial institution has been fined for, “Illegally Exploiting Personal Data to Open Sham Accounts for Unsuspecting Customers.” This typically happens when financial institutions incentivize their employees to open new credit and loan accounts and to sell certain financial products. Find out how you can protect yourself.
According to an article on Bloomberg.com, 53% of couples say inflation is prompting them to discuss money more often with their partners. This is great news as just four short years ago 44% of Americans saw personal finance as the most challenging topic to discuss with others (Scientific American).
Many people have heard of a financial cleanse. And if you have not, it is a way to understand where your money goes and ensure that those expenses align with your financial goals and values. It focuses on changing the relationship we have with money.
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