Independent Living 101

• Lesson 1: Short-term savings: "Bright Ideas For Bringing Up Smart Savers"
• Lesson 2: Long-term investing: "7 ways for Gen Xers to help secure their retirement"
• Lesson 3: College costs: "Congress OKs bill aimed at toppling college obstacles"
• Lesson 4: Health care insurance: "Who’s uninsured in 2007? It’s more than just the poor"
• Lesson 5: Preparing for financial crisis: "If you fear a layoff looms, strengthen your financial foundation now"
• Lesson 6: Day-to-day finances: "Slow times mean pay cuts for many"
• Lesson 7: Credit vs. debit cards: "Weigh before you pay: Debit or credit?"
• Lesson 8: Credit cards: "How you use credit cards should determine how you choose them"
• Lesson 9: Avoiding the paycheck-to-paycheck grind: "High earners can still struggle"
• Lesson 10: Understanding your pay stub: "Payroll taxes are simple, steady — and in trouble"
• Lesson 11: Social Security - will you be able to count on it? "Social Security hits first wave of boomers"
• Lesson 12: 21st-Century Skills - Avoiding online financial scams: "Typos can lead to imposter sites"
• Lesson 13: 21st-Century Skills - Navigating online financial services: "‘Free’ credit reports sometimes aren’t free"
• Lesson 14: What financial security means to you: "Economy’s stuck, but business is booming at therapists’ offices"

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Great American Financial Resources

For more than 30 years, Great American Financial Resources, Inc. subsidiaries have provided retirement plan solutions to educational institutions, offering quality annuity products, first-class service and ongoing education for participants. Our companies have some of the most solid investments in the insurance industry today. By limiting our investment risk, we maximize the security of your retirement. Because of today’s ever-changing marketplace and our dedication to wise financial planning and investing, we are committed to educating young people on smart financial decision making.