California to Require Financial Literacy Class for High Schoolers
Future high schoolers in California will soon be mandated to complete a financial literacy class to graduate, the governor’s office said.
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Future high schoolers in California will soon be mandated to complete a financial literacy class to graduate, the governor’s office said.
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Brexit Britain has received a big vote of confidence from international finance, as Citigroup attempts to seal a £1.2 billion deal to purchase the London skyscraper where its headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is located.
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