This Fall, WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign is turning its
attention to financial literacy. In today's economic climate,
knowing how to manage money effectively and make well-informed
financial decisions is critical for everyone. As part of WFUV's
Strike a Chord campaign, WFUV is focusing its attention on
financial literacy. Reporter Jacob Anderson put together this
series of reports. Listen for the five stories below. 1. New
York is one of 13 states that requires students to take
coursework in personal finance to graduate. Reporter Jacob
Anderson visited Norman Thomas High School on Manhattan's East
Side to find out more. 2. Conventional wisdom says to start
investing as soon as possible. For people who follow less
conventional financial paths, it's not always that simple. 3.
The financial crisis is causing all kinds of people -- rich,
poor, young, old -- to reassess how they handle their money. It
may even be causing financial counselors to reconsider some of
the most basic advice they give their clients. 4.