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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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