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The Upside of the Current Economic Crisis

April 16, 2009 5:13 am

Braun Mincher is the author of “The Secrets of Money: A Guide for Everyone on Practical Financial Literacy”. For more on Braun click here.
In case you’ve been living under a rock or in a cave, we are currently in the midst of a widespread financial crisis and looming recession. But before lapsing into a [...]

Why America needs Financial Literacy in Every School

April 15, 2009 6:23 am

Braun Mincher is the author of “The Secrets of Money: A Guide for Everyone on Practical Financial Literacy”. For more on Braun click here.
Why does the school system require classes like math, English and science but not basic personal finance? We force students to learn trigonometry, yet how many of us really use it [...]

The Importance of Financial Literacy

April 8, 2009 10:19 am

Braun Mincher is the author of “The Secrets of Money: A Guide for Everyone on Practical Financial Literacy”. For more on Braun click here.
What do people want more than love, respect or good looks?
Surprise: money. Study after study continues to show that we believe money is the key to happiness, and while I [...]

Why You Should CUT UP Your ATM Debit Card, But KEEP Your Credit Card

March 30, 2009 3:35 pm

Braun Mincher is the author of “The Secrets of Money: A Guide for Everyone on Practical Financial Literacy”. For more on Braun click here.
I was recently reminded of the importance of carrying and using a credit card, as opposed to a debit card, after attending a speaking engagement with Frank Abagnale.
You may [...]

Financial Literacy Documenary - 1st Draft

February 25, 2009 12:02 pm

Braun Mincher is the author of “The Secrets of Money: A Guide for Everyone on Practical Financial Literacy”. This small clip is a preview to his upcommin documentary on Financial Lieracy. For more on Braun and this project click here.
Braun Media, LLC is currently producing a shocking new feature-length documentary film which exposes [...]

Is Financial Illiteracy Tantamount to Child Abuse?

November 19, 2008 3:39 pm

We teach our children to walk and speak, to brush their teeth and hair, and to not talk to strangers, so why aren’t we teaching them about money management and financial wellness?
We deal with money in our everyday lives. Starting at a young age, more so now than ever before, we are exposed to the [...]

Why the Economic Crisis is a Good Thing

November 11, 2008 12:15 pm

In case you’ve been living under a rock or in a cave, we are currently in the midst of a widespread financial crisis and looming recession. But before lapsing into a coma induced by a glimpse at your most recent 401(k) statement, realize that there may be a silver lining in this ever-darkening cloud, at [...]

We teach teens trigonometry, why not Money 101?Today’s financial crisis is a prime example of why the next generation needs financial literacy.

November 4, 2008 3:26 pm

Why does the school system require classes such as math, English, and science, but not basic personal finance?
We force students to learn trigonometry, yet how many of us ever use it again after graduation? In contrast, how many transactions involving money will we each conduct on a daily basis for the rest of our lives?
Think [...]