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• Visa Launches New Financial Literacy Initiative in the Middle East Visa launched its Financial Soccer educational video game in the Middle East as part of the debut of the new MyMoneySkills website (www.mymoneyskills.me) in both Arabic and English at the Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions 2010 in Dubai. Read more.

• Super Bowl and all the money it attracts offers teachable moment about finances There's no denying that the Super Bowl is all about money, and lots of it. Visa Inc. and the NFL and educators believe the combination of football and finance creates an ideal teachable moment for youngsters. Playing Financial Football, an interactive game created by Visa and the NFL, is making a big difference with students in the classroom. Read more.

• California's Jack O'Connell and LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan Challenge Students in Financial Soccer LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan and California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell challenged University High School in Los Angeles students to a match of Financial Soccer. See how the young players fared playing alongside Donovan in the educational video game developed by Visa, Inc., as part of its global financial literacy effort. View the video. Read more.

• New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees Plays Financial Football with High School Students in Super Dome Watch New Orleans Saint’s Quarterback Drew Brees as he takes his game into the classroom teaching high school students important lessons about financial literacy playing Financial Football, a fast paced, interactive NFL-themed game. Brees plays alongside students from O.P. Walker Senior High School and Edna Karr High School in New Orleans. View the Video.

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P/E Ratio One tool many investors use to decide where to invest their money is the price to earnings ratio, also commonly referred to as the price multiple, earnings multiple, or simply, multiple. Read on.		Saving for College A college education is the ticket to the middle class in the United States. But it’s an expensive ticket, and the cost rises every year. Read on.		Landing a Job Some experts recommend looking for a job six to nine months before you want the job. Get started by networking and writing your resume. Your next step in the process is the job interview. Read on.
Identity thieves' latest scams If the financial consequences weren't so damaging, you might almost find humor in how identity theft has butchered the English language in recent years. "Phishing," "pharming" and "vishing" are just a few ways criminals access personal information they'll use to open illicit accounts, rent apartments, or even charge medical procedures to someone's insurance plan. Read More Recent Articles: Diversify your investments Credit card reform goes live Tax deadline approaches				Debbie Brewster DeForest Area School District, DeForest, Wisconsin Setting a new standard for community service and financial literacy education, Debbie Brewster has been providing the DeForest School District with her passion and drive to help others for almost 30 years. Read more Do you know a teacher who is using innovative ways to teach financial literacy, let us know.