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Guest AuthorApril 20, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association (FCUA), an affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU), works year-round to empower Florida students with the financial education and understanding they will need as they transition into fiscal independence and become successful contributing members of society. This month, the FCUA is especially proud to be […]

James CallFebruary 12, 2015

Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen was flanked by bankers, financial advisors, educators and a representative of the Junior League when she explained support was growing daily for a proposal to mandate a one-semester financial literacy course for high school graduation. Then in walked Rep. Alan Williams to demonstrate bi-partisan support for a proposal by Fitzenhagen and Sen. Dorothy Hukill. […]

Guest AuthorJuly 24, 2014

It’s a sobering thought: Florida’s students are graduating from high school without a good understanding of how to manage money. Whether going off to college or entering the workforce, these young minds should have at least the basics of money matters down, right? The unfortunate truth is, nearly half of Florida’s graduating seniors lack comprehension […]

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