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Interesting Times

To say that the current economic times are challenging might seem like an understatement. With the unprecedented events in the market over the past several months, people everywhere are concerned about protecting and preserving their money. While this uncertainty can leave all of us feeling uneasy, it can also bring forward the need for all of us to be proactive about our personal finances and manage our money with care.

Since early in 2008, the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy has been working to develop policies and programs to promote financial literacy. Their goal is to provide substantive guidance and resources that can help people make smart financial choices during both good times and bad.