- Americans spend $1.22 for every $1.00 they earn.
- More than two million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2005.
- Young people spend 24 percent of their income just on debt payments.
Source: The Ad Council
Isn't it time to curb the financial literacy crisis?
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
Your financial needs change as you change. Now, thanks to AICPA's 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, you can make sure you're on track no matter where you are or who you are.
The website offers articles, tips, and tons of calculators and tools for every stage in your life, including:
Childhood
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy for Women
For decades, centuries, a vast majority of women were out of the loop when it came to finances. Today, women are running households and corporations.
AICPA created 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy for Women especially for women, with tips, tricks, and tools regarding:
Money Management
With a brand-new article every week of the year, Money Management columns give you exactly what you need to call yourself financially literate one article at a time, whether it's deductions on your income tax returns you had no idea you were eligible for, tips on how to foot that college bill (or how to find someone else to!), or a handy checklist on what you need to know to start a business. Read all of the Money Management columns on our website!
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