September 19th, 2013 by WCBC Radio
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is continuing to campaign to encourage financial literacy education statewide. Franchot has been trying to get the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation requiring a standalone course in financial literacy as a criterion for graduating high school. The bill died two consecutive years in the General Assembly but several counties including Allegany have already implemented their own programs. Franchot talked about the importance of learning financial responsibility at a young age…
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