Achieving Financial Literacy

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Achieving Financial Literacy: How To Get A “Free Ride” to a Lifetime of Wealth

by Alex Williams, Managing Editor, Investment U
Wednesday, May 2, 2007: Issue #670

Is Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke taking his cue from us here at Investment U? It appears so.

On March 30th, Investment U Chairman Alexander Green wrote, “It’s a shame, really, that much of what is offered here – at no charge – is not taught in the public schools. Why is it that you can graduate in the top of your high school class and know next to nothing about credit card debt, adjustable-rate mortgages, or 401(k)s?”

Last Wednesday, in an address to students at Woodrow Wilson High School in Kansas City, Bernanke picked up the baton. He remarked that an explosion of financial products means that people must achieve financial literacy.

“As you think about your future,” Bernanke told the graduating students, “don’t forget the importance of financial literacy.”

Apparently, he has good reason for concern.

An Epidemic of Financial Illiteracy

In a nationwide survey last year by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, high school seniors answered just 52% of the personal finance and economics questions correctly.

The dismal results underscore the need for students to improve their financial know-how. But the thing is, it’s not just high school seniors that need help…

The marketplace is getting more complex by the week, as dozens of new instruments and products become available to retail investors. It can be a confusing environment, to say the least.

Our mission here, of course, is to explain your options and uncover opportunities

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Investor Mistakes: How To Avoid the 7 Most Common Investor Mistakes
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The fact is, anyone can access our full list of reports, free of charge.

So, in the fight against financial illiteracy, please, forward this email to anyone you think it might benefit. It contains links to all the information they’ll need to quickly get up to speed.

Our report How to Build Wealth is a great one to start with.

Go on spread the word. It’s free!

Also, our new book, Investment U’s Fast-Track Investor’s Guide, shows you how to make money in stocks, bonds, real estate and precious metals, and how to properly blend them for best results. It’s an “A to Z” quick-start guide to complete portfolio management and perfect for someone just starting out.

Tomorrow is the scheduled launch date for this book, but with so many high school (and college) seniors getting ready to graduate, we’ve decided to give Investment U readers a sneak preview. It’s a chance to pick up copies for anyone you know finishing up school right now – and give them a big head start when it comes to investing.

You can learn more about the Fast-Track Investor’s Guide here.

In short, a growing list of financial opportunities requires a growing base of knowledge. And that’s where we pledge to help you “grow” faster – and richer – every week.

Good investing,

A. Williams
Managing Editor
Investment U