January 31,2007

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  Kids Get Creative About Finances

   

  The National Foundation for Credit Counseling kicked off "Financial Literacy Month" with an art contest designed to help school-age kids learn the value of good finances. The "Be Money Wi$e Poster Contest" is open to all grade-schoolers, and divided into three judging categories by grade: Elementary (1^st-5^th grades), Middle (6^th-9^th grades) and High (10^th-12^th grades).

  The kids have been given the task of designing a poster that conveys the theme of: "Plant the Seed of Saving to Grow Your Future." The resulting artwork will be judged on expression of theme, artistic style, and creativity. The winners (with a parent or guardian along) will be flown to Washington, D.C. to be awarded with a $500 savings bond and a certificate of achievement.

  
  
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