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Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy

Title/Subtitle:

Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy

Author:

Darryl Dahlheimer

Publication Year:

2004, 2005

Reading Level:

9th - 12 grades

Language:

English

Abstract:

The Four Cornerstones curriculum builds 'financial literacy', i.e. the ability to speak the language of and function well in the culture of the mainstream U.S. financial world. The four cornerstones are: 1. Budgeting to create savings; 2. Debt reductionand asset building; 3. Building a good credit rating; and 4. Consumer protection and financial institutions. 

Media Type:

Curriculum, workbook , CD Rom, DVD, Web site www.helpmnsave.org

Limitations: Add user’s state resources to back of book

Sponsor:

Office of Economic Opportunity, Minnesota Department of Human Services

Interest Group:

Individuals moving from welfare to work, people at or below 200% of poverty

Price:

Free

Source:

Office of Economic Opportunity, Minnesota Department of Human Services

Source Contact:

Joelle Hoeft

Source Address:

PO Box 64962
St. Paul, MN55164-0962

Source Code:

MDHS: OEO

Phone Number:

651.431.3813

E-mail:

joelle.hoeft@state.mn.us

Web Address:

www.helpmnsave.org