How many acorns does it take for SHORT to get everything he wants at the annual book fair? Pick up a copy of SHORT’s Money Tree and watch the accompanying video to find out! SHORT the Squirrel has partnered with the Alabama Securities Commission through a grant from the Investor Protection Trust (IPT) to bring a statewide initiative combining literacy with financial literacy. Did you know the Alabama Securities Commission’s commitment to financial literacy education has made Alabama one of the top 10 states in this area? SHORT is so excited to work with the ASC on SHORT’s Money Tree!