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Carolyn McCarthy: “Financial literacy is a big concern of mine. Especially in the current economic climate, consumers need to be more aware…”

On the recordMay 20, 2009
Financial literacy is a big concern of mine. Especially in the current economic climate, consumers need to be more aware and informed of how their finances work and how to avoid some common financial pitfalls.
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Carolyn McCarthy
New York

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McCarthy emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for consumers, especially in tough economic times.

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