This is an interesting item on the topic of nature vs nurture and how they may affect your spending habits. Although the study came out in 2013, it does not appear the information has changed. For those who are curious, read on. Which affects your spending and borrowing habits more, nature or nurture? Does it… Continue reading Nature vs. Nurture Which Affect Your Spending Habits?
Tag: financial literacy
Sing A Song For Financial Literacy
From its origins as a quirky way to raise money to start a business, crowdfunding has quickly become one of the go-to methods for entrepreneurs who need cash to turn their ideas into reality. Crowdfunding has become so sufficiently mainstream that Entrepreneur now has an annual listing of the top 100 crowdfunded companies, which includes… Continue reading Sing A Song For Financial Literacy
Experian Snags Award
Credit bureau Experian recognized for efforts to promote financial literacy by Shane Tripcony One of the first lessons people interested in becoming savvy with their personal finances learn is to keep a close eye on their credit scores. In a nutshell, credit scores are a number meant to represent just how well someone pays their… Continue reading Experian Snags Award
A Personal Finance Teacher’s Aide
Scholarships are available to this November’s Jump$tart National Educator Conference in Washington, DC by Shane Tripcony The statistics paint a grim picture. According to the 2012 “Financial Literacy Survey of Adults,” two in five Americans gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance topics. And if anything, the… Continue reading A Personal Finance Teacher’s Aide
Study: Post Recession Changed Behaviors and Attitudes
New research by Chase and Aite Group reveals how the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression has affected Americans by Shane Tripcony The so-called Great Recession may have officially ended in June of 2009, but its impact has proved to be longer lasting. That is the main finding of a recent study conducted by… Continue reading Study: Post Recession Changed Behaviors and Attitudes
Chase Blueprint Presents the Resource Center for Mindful Spending
As more optimism sets in concerning consumer finances, Chase Blueprint releases its new initiative aimed at helping consumers reinforce positive spending habits. The Resource Center for Mindful Spending was unveiled at Washington Post Live’s “Kitchen Table Economics” forum and is focused on helping customers take steps toward a better financial future. The new initiative comes… Continue reading Chase Blueprint Presents the Resource Center for Mindful Spending