Financial literacy among top assets for young workers, an article from the Colorado Springs Business Journal, reports that according to David White, executive vice president of marketing for the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp, “Financial literacy plays an important role in attracting businesses to the community.  It is vital to El Paso County, as we compete with other cities in the U.S. and around the world, that students and graduates have an understanding of finances and basic economics.”  Through the Pikes Peak Workforce Center's Youth Council, Lois Carlock, education and event manager at Ent Federal Credit Union, teaches high school students about saving, investing, avoiding the pitfalls of credit cards and how to shop for car insurance.  She said, “Students have to know how to manage their finances to survive and be competitive in the job market."
http://www.csbj.com/story.cfm?ID=19698

Mortgage Brokers Take Jobs Advising Anxious Borrowers, an article from the Real Estate Journal, reports that with mortgage defaults increasing and lending volumes falling, some former brokers and loan officers have switched to a new occupation: counseling borrowers who are trying to avoid foreclosure.  Congress approved legislation that was then signed into law by President Bush in December which provides $180 million of federal funding this year for counseling aimed at helping borrowers avoid foreclosure.  State agencies, mortgage lenders and private foundations also help fund a large variety of organizations that offer advice to borrowers.  According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, there are about 1,440 housing counselors certified by that group, up about 25% from last year.
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080320-hagerty.html

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

El Paso County gives up title as state's largest; Denver takes over
http://www.gazette.com/articles/county_34392___article.html/paso_denver.html

More troubled borrowers getting left behind
http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/19/real_estate/borrowers_cruz/index.htm?postversion=2008032004
 
People Buy Outcomes
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080320_buyoutcome.htm