Financial literacy for all

St. Paul, Minn. — Businessman and social entrepreneur John Hope Bryant has spent much of his career working to eradicate poverty and improve financial literacy in inner city communities.

He says a close look at consumers and their financial decisions helps explain why many have become victims of the recession.

Guests

• John Hope Bryant: Founder and chairman of Operation HOPE and vice chair of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. He is the author of "Banking on Our Future."

Resources

• Operation HOPE
• About John Hope Bryant
• President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy