February 15, 2007THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY LEARN LIFE’S FINANCIAL LESSONS FROM DAVE RAMSEYNASHVILLE, Tenn. – National radio talk show host and best-selling author, Dave Ramsey, is helping teach students the financial lessons their parents have learned the hard way. More than 1,200 high schools in 46 states and three countries are teaching their students how to begin building wealth at an early age and how to avoid the pitfalls that lead to debt and even bankruptcy. "Financial Peace should be a required course for graduation for every young adult," said Kitty Robinson, Business Educator of Tolleson Union High School in Arizona. Aggressive marketing, joined with students’ lack of financial experience or education, leads many students into serious debt. Teens and students have a lot of money to spend but little knowledge of basic financial information. They spend more than they can repay and the debt increases quickly. “Having taught Dave’s curriculum for the past three years, I am confident that it is impacting our students’ lives both now and in the future,” said Laura Townsend, teacher at Powell High School in Powell, Tenn. “We love his sense of humor, his passion, and expertise in finance. My students have also influenced their parents’ lives by sharing Financial Peace for the Next Generation with them.” “I never thought that financial advice could be fun because I never enjoyed my parents talking to me about money,” said Powell High School student, Matthew Jett. “I plan to use all of my opportunities and use Dave’s advice to the best of my ability.” About Dave Ramsey # # #
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