Money Management

By Virginia Huie

Reading, writing, 'rithmetic and personal finance?  The three "R's" now include a financial planning course in the Oceanside School District.  The idea is to help students with these tough economic times.  It's the first district in the state to make personal finance courses a requirement for graduation.

Students learn how to make a budget, save, invest, and avoid credit card debt. Oceanside schools aren't alone. Nassau County's Office of Economic Development offers Money 101 courses in Uniondale, Westbury and Hempstead schools. Teachers say giving teens a jump start on money management will help prevent the financial mistakes that led to the current economic meltdown.

The lessons aren't only for students.  Nassau offers Money 101 courses for grownups, too. The four-week course teaches ATM and Debit card tips, debt management and avoiding predatory lending.  To learn how to be smart with your money, contact the Nassau County economic development office at (516) 572-1900.

Comments

[SUSAN L.RUDNICK]

THIS IS WONDERFUL NEWS! THE GOVERNOR SHOULD MANDATE THIS IN ALL OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.IMAGINE. OUR CHILDREN MAKING SOUND AND WISE INVESTMENT AND SPENDING DECISIONS! OUR CHILDREN WILL BE IMPOWERED WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL CARTY THEM THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE LIFETIME! WELL DONE !