Teaching Finances

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Listen Monday, Apr. 25, 2005 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy

We all know that saving and sound financial planning are important, but we don't do nearly enough. The average person saves only 1.2% of their pre-tax income every year, compared to the recommended 6%. A discussion about the traps we fall into and the pro-active steps we can take to get our financial house in order.

Audio archives, transcripts and CDs will be available approximately 15 minutes after the program ends.

Guests

Janet Bodnar

Editor, "Kiplinger's Personal Finance" magazine

Sheryl Garrett

Certified Financial Planner; author "Money Without Matrimony" and "Just Give Me the Answer$"

Dan Iannicola, Jr.

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education, Department of the Treasury

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