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Principal Foundation Announces 2025 Winner and Finalists of National Short Story Contest, Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative
Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, today announced one winner and 18 finalists for its third annual Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a national short story contest. The contest uses the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances.
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