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Committing to Financial Education: Empowering College Students
A recent commitment of $3.6 million was made to underwrite a program at Western Washington University to provide every student with about 40 hours of financial literacy as part of their education. This initiative aims to support first generation college students who may need help in managing their finances. The focus is not only on traditional financial topics like 401k or mortgages, but also on teaching budgeting skills to ensure students can afford and benefit from their college education. The Merriman Financial Education Foundation, founded after retirement, is dedicated to outreach programs like articles, podcasts, videos, and free books to help individuals manage their money effectively.