New Opportunity for "Financial Literacy":

In the middle of money meltdowns, tensions over financial policies and debt ceilings and the growing number of bankruptcies, it would appear that there is a high degree of need for personal "financial literacy."

Dave Ramsey is a well know leader in this area. He is the guy with solid information about handling money responsibly, avoiding debt, and practicing generosity. His books are New York Times bestsellers, and his radio program carries the challenge of financial accountability to millions of people every day. Some of you have studied his Financial Peace University classes - and wished you had learned the basics years ago. Before you got married. Before you bought a too-expensive car on a too-meager salary.

Some folks had a vision of presenting the Ramsey materials via qualified academics and for college credit to entice young men and women to study principles of financial management early enough in life that it will make a difference for a lifetime.

The result is that Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance is being offered online--for college credit. The seven-week course offers three credits that can be transferred to any accredited college or university.

This concept should have an appeal to high school juniors and seniors who want to get off to an early start on college credits. It should have an appeal to bring young people who want to add to their elective credits. It should have an appeal for parents who want to equip thier children with solid information they can build on for life. For both college students and even for high school juniors and seniors who can get early college credit for their effort.

The hope is that this effort creates the potential for making a life-changing difference for thousands of young people.

Check out http://rc.edu/daveramsey.

Help someone learn financial literacy.

And, if you're interested in a Dave Ramsey Financial University at Morning Star, please let me know. We have individuals who are qualified to help us host one.