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What are the 20 money lessons that kids need to know? Find out with our interactive website created by the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability and launched by the White House. Read More
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As an advisor to Sesame Workshop's financial education initiative, I taught my red furry friend a few important money lessons. Watch us on "Good Morning America." Read More
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Should High School Students Have Part-Time Jobs?

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:48am
Should kids have a part-time job during the school year? Beth explores why for many kids in high school, school is their job. Read More
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Money As You Learn – Teaching Money Math

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:36am
Developed on the recommendation of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, of which I'm a member, Money as You Learn provides tools for educators to integrate personal finance into teaching the Common Core. Read More
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President Obama’s Contributions to Financial Literacy

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:21am
In our meeting with the President at the White House a few weeks ago, the Council delivered our final report. One of the priorities of our two-year stint was to come up with recommendations on ways to teach young people financial basics. Read More
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