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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth. Your children know that you are saving money.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

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Zero Waste Week – Mid-March – Established to promote positive alternatives to landfill and incineration and to raise community awareness of the social and economic benefits to be gained when waste is regarded as a resource base upon which can be built both employment and business opportunity.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Budgeting and Economics. Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards.

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