Forbes has started to rank colleges and it looks more comprehensive than other magazine rankings. The report ranks 569 undergraduate institutions with a focus on student acheivement and quality of education. Princeton was ranked in the number one spot with California Institute of Technology coming in second and Harvard finishing third.
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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has been active in the area of financial literacy. Recently, they started to hold events concerning children’s financial literacy. Their program has mainly targeted 25-34 year olds and details can be found at the link listed below. The name of their program is “Feed The Pig”.
Jumpstart coalition has been a strong advocate for personal financial literacy since it was founded in 1995. Their website has a guide for national standards, web links, as well as other important information.
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The United States Mint has one of the best websites for children as well as teachers. The site provides games, information, and lesson plans. A three cent nickel is the current star in the coin of the month category. The 3-cent Nickel was produced in the mid 1800s.
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ScholarsEdge has produced rankings for Law and Business schools. Many factors were considered in determining the ranks of the JD and MBA programs.
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The Federal Reserve has a financial literacy site that is good for all ages. It has discussions on everything from the history of the Fed to home ownership tools. Their are lesson plans for children from grades K-12.
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The student loan market is starting to feel the effects of the credit crunch. More than 30 lenders have indicated that they will stop making some types of student loans. The U.S. Department of Education has decided to detail its plans for emergency student loans.
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The Securities & Exchange Commission has recognized the need for financial literacy in all segments of society. On numerous occassions Chairman Christopher Cox indicated that financial literacy would be a high priority for the SEC. His testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs can be viewed by clicking on the link attached.
MyMoney.Gov is a website administered by the United States government and is dedicated to providing financial education.
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