Cowin Financial Literacy Program at Teachers College, Columbia University

03/15/2019

03/14/2019

Borrow wisely, regardless of whether it’s good or bad debt.

Are you creating a future opportunity or a future problem?

03/12/2019

Women have about $123,000 less in on average than men, and are nearly twice as likely to not have any retirement savings at all.

A new study from and found that women have about $123,000 less in retirement savings on average than men, and are nearly twice as likely to not have any retirement savings at all.

03/12/2019

The sad but quick answer is...probably not.

Only 1/3 of US states require that high schoolers take a personal finance course. Here's why all states should require it, and what you can do to help make the change.

03/11/2019

This millennial is curbing spending to meet debt. She eats out once a month. She lives near her job. She avoids shopping as a form of entertainment. She buys clothes about two times a year. She paid $500 for her car.

Consumers under age 35 aren't optimistic about buying cars or homes, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

03/08/2019

Two Bismarck Public Schools teachers are shaking things up in their economics class to ensure students are better prepared for life.

A recent study shows Americans don't know how to manage their money.

03/08/2019

What your children don't know about money will cost them — dearly.

Children need to be exposed to financial literacy, and their money-management skills must be nurtured like you would coach a young soccer or basketball player.

03/07/2019

City of Kokomo - City Hall area students are learning about business and through entrepreneurship.

Last week, stacks of red Kokomo High School T-shirts got taller and taller as students worked to fill an order of 1,000 for the bookstore.

03/07/2019

Assembly bill 1087 would required California high schools to require teaching as part of the already required economics course.

Last week a study revealed that California high schools have not done a good job of teaching students financial literacy.

03/07/2019

#6. Pay attention to your actions, as well as your words.

Talking to your kids about money may be difficult, but it will pay off in the long run. Here's how to get started.

03/05/2019

#1 needs to be managed carefully.

As the school year rolls into February, suddenly the realization sets in that high school seniors only have a few months left before graduation. Here are five things each graduate should understand…

03/05/2019

The TeenCentric program at Owensboro High School of Owensboro Public Schools focuses on teens interested in entrepreneurship and business.

As the second speaker in Owensboro High School’s TeenCentric program, EJ Carrion addressed the OHS student body Friday morning. Carrion grew up in a low-income community in a single-parent home and quickly fell behind academically. After a life-changing event, he used the wake-up call to change th...