This is the sixth KC Awards Weekly Recognition of personal financial bloggers. You may be curious about the recognition! Each week, the Academy of Frugal Journalistic Writers will recognize some bloggers with the KC (pronounced casey) award. What is the KC award? First it is more symbolic than anything else. What is the origin? ...
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KC Awards: Weekly Recognition
This is the fifth KC Awards Weekly Recognition of personal financial bloggers. You may be curious about the recognition! Each week, the Academy of Frugal Journalistic Writers will recognize some bloggers with the KC (pronounced casey) award. What is the KC award? First it is more symbolic than anything else. What is the origin? ...
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KC Awards: Weekly Recognition
This is the fourth KC Awards Weekly Recognition of personal financial bloggers. You may be curious about the recognition! Each week, the Academy of Frugal Journalistic Writers will recognize some bloggers with the KC (pronounced casey) award. What is the KC award? First it is more symbolic than anything else. What is the origin? ...
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April is National Financial Literacy Month; I am continuing my series on financial skills for teens. As a reminder, Financial Literacy is making informed judgments and effective decisions using money. Buying a Home requires some thoughtful planning and know-how. Home buying includes a mortgage and financing. Do I expect teenagers to go out buy ...
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April is National Financial Literacy Month; I am continuing my series on financial skills for teens. As a reminder, Financial Literacy is making informed judgments and effective decisions using money. Decisions about spending and saving will affect your entire life! Learning good habits regarding spending, avoiding debt and savings is very ...
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Financial Skills for Teens
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