How Financially Literate Are We?

Now that the era of free money is over, consumers are faced with overwhelming debt and little or no savings. Â In the plastic world we have created, average people have forgotten or possibly never actually learned the basic concepts of handling money. Â With a growing pile of bills and debt, we need to take a hard look at our finances and understand just what it all means.Â Â Read more...

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Richard B. Aug 9, 2010, 11:06am UTC

I'd rather not

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Jeff S. Aug 9, 2010, 8:03pm UTC

Excellent article. One additional idea that can add more financial stability is an emergency fund of $1,000 to 6 months in expenses. Without an emergency fund, life brings Murphy into your house and money problem.

Heather Dawn Aug 10, 2010, 7:42am UTC

I agree.

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How Financially Literate Are We?

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