Financial literacy take root in Kansas schools
Kansas lawmakers push personal finance into core curriculum by 2005 06 with math and 2006 07 with social studies while districts like Garden City USD 457 already integrate economics and entrepreneurship. Teachers stress practical money skills to prevent debt as students practice investing in a stock market game.
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Kiel Roehl
Kansas State University
Kathy Toelkes
The
Kansas de
Partment of
Ann Goodman
USD 457
Garden City
Usd 214
Ulysses
Bill Hall
Hall
Roehl
DHS
Leonard Rodenbur
Rodenbur
eBay
Netflicks
Mark McClain
Kearny County Bank
Long term investing drives retirement plans for multiple families
The piece surveys families from Garden City to Kansas focusing on retirement strategies. It highlights Alma Proudfit’s tithing approach, Ray and Geraldine Mann’s diversification and cautious stance, Trish and Doug Keller’s college fund priorities, and Jason and Tiffany Ryan’s long horizon. It notes social security concerns and the value of discipline, planning, and professional guidance for 20 somethings.
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Lon Pishny
Garden City
Pishny
Ray Mann
Geraldine
Ray
Southwest Area Extension
US Department of Agriculture
Manns
Trish Keller
Trish
Doug
Keller-Leopold Insurance
Tommy
Peter
William
Keller
Jason
Tiffany Ryan
Tiffany
University of Kansas
Ryans
Investor tips from Kansas Securities Commissioner
The Kansas Securities Commissioner warns investors to verify license status and registration before engaging with any salesperson or security. Read all documents in writing, know your customer, avoid aggressive or vague offers, and report suspected fraud promptly to (800) 232-9580.
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Office of the
Kansas Securities Commissioner
Kansas
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