Personal Finance

Meet Bonnie Baker, LifeSmarts Coach of Year

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Bonnie Baker, 2011 LifeSmarts Coach of Year This year’s LifeSmarts National Championship event in Los Angeles was a great success! With 33 teams representing states from all over the country, four days of intense competition, and a nail-biting final match-up, the event had a great many highlights and special moments. But one of the most touching scenes was when Bonnie Baker, assistant coach from Missouri, was named 2011 LifeSmarts Coach of the Year.

Celebrating National Consumer Protection Week

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The 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is upon us! Government and non-profit entities have joined forces to bring you timely information that will help you protect your privacy, manage your finances, and avoid frauds and scams.

Consumer U: tips for college students

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Consumer tips for the college-bound Millions of young people are arriving on the nation’s college campuses this week. Many of them will be embarking on a life without parents for the first time. Unfortunately, many of these young people will be entering the marketplace on their own, with precious little understanding of how to navigate it successfully. Worse, many students may fall prey to scams targeting college students.