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In a financially complex world, Randy Oltman, principal at Wysong Elementary knows his students need to learn to take care of money and understand the importance of savings. When he heard about the In School Savings Program coordinated locally by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Economic Education, Oltman believed he found the best way to instill those values in his students. » Full Article

Whether playing football as a defensive tackle in high school or bringing rock ‘n’ rollers on stage to get the word out about personal finance, Jennifer Davidson does not place limits on what she can achieve. A leader in economic education at Nebraska, she lives life with her grandmother’s words echoing as a reminder, “If there’s a will, there’s a way. Figure it out. You are your own limiting factor. Dream big, go big!” » Full Article

Some people might think making an impact in the area of financial literacy by writing a fictional book about the money management habits of two golden retrievers is a little far-fetched – however, Dr. Melissa Griswold, ’96, made just such a connection in her new book Smart Bitch Dumb Dog released earlier this year. Griswold, who received her Ph.D. in business administration specializing in finance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, returned to the College of Business this November to speak to both college and high school students at two events sponsored by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. You might say, she came to teach some young dogs some old tricks about managing their finances. » Full Article

Dr. Melissa Griswold ’96, brings her offbeat mix of humor and finance to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, November 8 at 7 p.m. in the Howard L. Hawks Hall Henrickson Family Atrium. Griswold, who earned a doctorate in business administration specializing in finance from Nebraska Business, released a book about financial literacy titled Smart Bitch Dumb Dog: Make Financial Success a Walk in the Park! She will share her grassroots message of responsible money management at the free event hosted by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE) and the university’s Student Money Management Center. » Full Article

Weaving a high-energy, live rock performance with testimony of the artists’ life lessons on finance, two bands, GOODING and Carter Hulsey with the band Me Like Bees, visit Nebraska August 27-31 to share with students how financial literacy and being purposeful enable them to make dreams realities. The Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE) coordinates and secures sponsors for the bands to visit eight Nebraska schools. » Full Article

The Nebraska Personal Finance Institute was held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus at the College of Business, July 10-12. Open to any Nebraska educator who intends to implement personal finance topics into their curriculum, the institute better prepares educators who teach personal finance. Participants can earn college graduate credit. » Full Article