Although many young adults in high school have their sights set on attending college, few are financially savvy enough to understand the long term consequences of taking student loans. This is especially troubling at a time when college tuition is skyrocketing. With student debt climbing, efforts to beef up financial literacy instruction in high schools has emerged and a number of states have moved to push legislation requiring basic financial courses to graduate. As it stands, however, only … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Bankruptcy Filings Peak With Tax Refunds
A popular saying "working too hard to make money" rings true for many Americans who are stuck in a cycle of working hard at their jobs to make ends meet, with little time or energy to gain additional training or skills to move up the ladder to a better paying job. Many have just enough money to cover the basics of food, shelter and transportation, which leaves a good number at risk for financial problems if an unexpected expense arises. Bankruptcy Filings Peak With Tax Refunds When families … [Read more...]