The public anger that our economy is suffering because the government allowed millions of Americans to obtain massive amounts of debt is causing government officials to propose new laws to prevent this from happening again. Senator Dodd, for example is proposing new laws for younger people, with one of the requirements being that a parent or guardian most co-sign for loans given to people younger than 21. While this could be seen as a great idea or another sign of government tyranny, everyone would agree that United States citizens as a whole need a crash course in financial literacy. And as Senator Dodd rightfully targeted, our children need this crash course the most. Read more