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J. Michael Collins and Carly Urban Publish Paper on Retirement Planning in Economic Inquiry

Retirement planning is a difficult task for many people in the U.S. and as studies by the National Institute on Retirement Security show, about 38 million working-age households do not have any retirement savings. Various tactics to increase participation in retirement savings in the workplace have been employed, such as tax subsidies and automatic defaults. … Continue reading J. Michael Collins and Carly Urban Publish Paper on Retirement Planning in Economic Inquiry

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CFPB Releases New “Money as You Grow” Book Club Materials with Guidance from Peggy Olive, CFS & Extension Financial Capability Expert

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the Money as You Grow book club materials on their website, which can be accessed HERE. The book club is a family financial education program that uses children’s books to help families learn key money concepts through reading, play, and quiet one-on-one talks. "Many parents and caregivers are eager … Continue reading CFPB Releases New “Money as You Grow” Book Club Materials with Guidance from Peggy Olive, CFS & Extension Financial Capability Expert