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Released: September 05, 2010

‘Money pyramid’ for healthy finances

Source: Eileen Ambrose, Baltimore Sun (Free Registration)

Most of us are familiar with the food pyramid, the government’s guideline for healthful eating. Now imagine a “money pyramid” for healthy finances.

The Treasury Department is working on such a teaching tool right now, and it’s seeking public input this week on what money maxims should be included. The agency wants your opinion on its proposed list of what adults need to know about five key areas of finance — earning, spending, saving, borrowing and protecting against risk.

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