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Welcome to the March 2010 Edition of the Practical Money Skills for Life Newsletter

Register for 2010 Financial Literacy and Education Summit

Don't miss the free, live Financial Literacy and Education Summit webcast on April 19, 2010. Space is limited, so register online today. This year's Summit themed Advancing Financial Stability and Responsibility will feature opening remarks delivered remotely by Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Featured speakers at the Summit include:

• Charles L. Evans, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Jennifer Kuperman, Global Head of Corporate Communications, Visa, Inc.
• Michelle Greene, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education and Financial Access at the United States Treasury Department
• Roger Espinoza, professional soccer player for Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards and the Honduras National Team

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Tips & Trends: Plan B: Starting a Second Career

In today's workforce, individuals embarking on second careers have become a much more common occurrence. Whether today's job market is forcing you to pursue another path, or you are making this change by your own decision, you are not alone. And with some planning and patience, you may soon be on your way to an exciting new adventure. Read more.

Economy 101: Price to Earnings Ratio

Among the most common and reliable tools many investors use to decide where to invest their money is the price to earnings ratio (P/E ratio), also commonly referred to as the price multiple, earnings multiple, or simply, multiple. P/E ratios are commonly listed in newspapers and on websites that post stock quotes. Read more.

Each week in Economy 101, we examine a specific aspect of the economy, explaining it in clear and simple language. Join us.

Practical Money Matters: Identity thieves' latest scams

Phishing, pharming, vishing may be unfamiliar words in your vocabulary, but to identity thieves they are the gateway to accessing your personal information. Learn to protect yourself and your family. Read on.

Innovative Educator: Debbie Brewster, DeForest Area School District, DeForest, Wisconsin Setting a new standard for community service and financial literacy education, Debbie Brewster has been providing the DeForest School District with her passion and drive to help others for almost 30 years. Read more.

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Each month, Visa honors an educator who is helping students lay the foundation for future financial success. If you or a teacher you know is using Practical Money Skills curriculum or otherwise enriching students with lessons in financial literacy, tell us about it.
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Identity Theft

When your private financial information gets into the wrong hands, the consequences can be devastating. If you should fall victim to identity theft, it is important that you act quickly. Read more.