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This article focuses on how to use tax savings for college tuition and how to write off loan payments. The tax break is for families paying for educations costs and for those paying interest on loans. Tax payers can deduct up to $2,500 of interest paid off their taxes. Families must understand that there are many restrictions to this break such as income level and relationship to the dependent, but this is an easy way to save money and pay for college tuition.

Davis' study of the necessity for financial literacy is interesting and examines the cost benefit ananlysis for financial literacy courses. The study is done with Texas PTA parents and their willingness to allocate additional funds for financial classes. Davis addressses the growing problem of American students and their lack of finacial knowledge. Overall a valuable article to examine the publics willingness to provide funding for financial education

Supiano gives us a look at financial literacy programs at universities across the United States. Attracting students to attend the program did not prove difficult, but the problem is, that many sign up, but don't follow through with attending. The program intention is to help students master the basics of budgeting, saving, and not spending beyond their means. College students especially need to understand the implication of irresponsible spending since tuition, fees and housing cost continue to rise. Supiano argues that financial literacy affects student retention, productivity, and mental health. The article also discusses where the responsibility should be for providing financial education. Financial-aid offices aren't equipped to offer an in-depth and broader education in financial literacy but they try. Home continues to be the best place to start the ground work for financial literacy.

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The investigation by the attorney general appears to be focused on the adequacy of disclosure of policy terms and costs to students.

The article discusses financial-literacy programs at universities and colleges in the United States. Programs like Texas Tech University's help its students master the basics of budgeting, saving, and not buying what they can't afford. These programs are especially important as colleges grapple with rising costs and an economic downturn in the country. The author states that financial literacy affects student retention, productivity, and mental health, and may also generate good will in a time when colleges are being criticized for repeatedly raising tuition, fees, and housing costs. (From the EBSCO abstract.)

The article focuses on the problem of college debt and knowledge about financial terms. It also goes into discussion of what some universities are doing to help this problem by offering classes/seminars. Valuable article.

Currently many states are slashing budgets which is forcing families to face higher college costs. College 529 plans come in a variety of configurations based on a childs age, and investment style. This article examined several 529 plans to determine the best and the worst. The best offered conservative plans for a child between the ages of 15-17 and earned around 2.7% while some other plans lost money

This article focuses on the implementation of early financial programs for young children. Financial literacy is a skill which all individuals will need throughout their life. Studies have found that individuals who received financial education in high school reported an increase up to 1.5% in their assets when compared to individuals who did not receive any education. While adding these course is certainly beneficial there are still a number of challenges. There is a cost to create such programs and some school districts are already facing budget problems.

Today's consumers are faced with difficult financial decisions everyday. Making the wrong choice could cost someone their savings or their home. By becoming financially literate people decrease the risk that they will become victims of financial mistakes such as aquiring excessive debt or associating with predatory lenders. Many families have only one spouse take care of all the finances and this could lead to problems should that spouse die.

Originally got this from ERIC http://rave.ohiolink.edu/databases/record/eric/EJ803509

Tuition and fees increased 439 percent from 1982 to 2007, while median family income rose 147 percent.

Article deals with the risks involved from academic dishonesty leading to problems in our business society. A prime example given is the 34 students caught cheating at Duke University's business school.