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Why This Iowa State Grad Wants Financial Literacy Taught in Every Classroom

The Iowa State graduate turned educator is helping students navigate budgeting, debt, and investing

Written by Caleb Grizzle | Image contributed 

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Peter Myers, financial literacy educator

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