A survey of Vermont high schools finds that while some form of financial literacy is taught in many of them, the courses are elective and they vary in what's being taught. Earlier: Spaulding Launches Financial Literacy Program

Personal finance has become more complex, making it even more critical for people to understand how to manage their money. An ambitious program at Champlain College aims to improve what Vermonters understand about saving and investing, credit and debt.

Vermont's state treasurer was in Burlington Thursday to kick off a statewide "financial literacy" program for kids.

Annamaria Lusardi, Director of the Financial Literacy Center speaks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about the importance of knowing basic skills to manage money and understand the financial system.

A down economy and confusing, complex choices are testing our ability to make wise financial decisions. We'll talk about how to improve our financial literacy. Plus, part two of our interview with author John Irving and a behind-the-scenes look at the interview.

A group of volunteers hopes to help Vermont youth get in shape in this time of economic recession.