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CREDIT EDUCATION
In your opinion, what's the most effective way to increase consumers' understanding of personal finance basics and the importance of responsible credit use?
Start the process early by offering personal finance education in the nation's schools
Hold more personal finance workshops and seminars in local communities for current and prospective borrowers
Raise public awareness about the availability of personal finance / credit education materials and resources
Increase the federal government's interest and support for personal finance education

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  July / August 2001
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As part of its 85th anniversary observance this year, the American Financial Services Association salutes those financial services executives who have provided leadership for the association over the years. Among those pictured above are the association's first and most recent chairmen: George W. Kehr of Co-Operative Loan and Investment Co. (upper left) and Frederick W. Geissinger of American General (upper right). A complete listing of the association's chairmen appears in this issue's Cover Story section.
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