Nineteen credit unions and two credit union organizations havebeen awarded a portion of more than $287,000 that the NationalCredit Union Foundation has set aside for financial educationgrants in 2012.

When making the announcement, the NCUF cited a national surveyfrom the National Foundation for Credit Counseling which found that34% of respondents, representing about 77 million people, wouldgive themselves a grade of C, D or F in finance skills.

An additional 78% said they would benefit from advice andanswers to everyday financial questions, the NCUF said.

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