$275 Billion in the Red—in Just One Day!

If you’ve been following the numbers—and even if you haven’t—it’s hard to ignore the financial storm clouds gathering over the United States. On the first day of the new fiscal year, federal debt skyrocketed by an eye-watering $204 billion, setting a new record at $35.669 trillion. But wait! There’s more! In addition to racking up […]

American Kids Are Financially Illiterate

American Children Are Financially Illiterate

Good morning! Ok. Let’s talk kids and money. Did you know that the average financial literacy score among young teens is a measly 57%? That’s according to a survey by the National Financial Educators Council. That’s pretty bad—especially when you consider the economic hurdles our kids are set up to face.  I wish I could say that […]