Financial literacy is just as important in life as the other basics.
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Financial literacy is an issue that should command our attention because many Americans are not adequately organizing finances for their education, healthcare and retirement.
At base, financial literacy is inextricably connected to control over one's future.
I don't think there are any students who should not be exposed to a basic financial literacy course.
If I had my choice, every high school would be teaching financial literacy along with math and science.
Academic qualifications are important and so is financial education. They're both important and schools are forgetting one of them.
High bankruptcy rates, increased credit card debt, and identity theft make it imperative that all of us take an active role in providing financial and economic education during all stages of one's life.
Studies indicate that most of young adults struggle to grasp even the most basic financial principles that will allow them to manage money and prepare for their future.
If you want to thrive in today's economy, you must challenge the status quo and get the financial education necessary to succeed.
Money's important. Everyone cares about money. And when you don't have money, money becomes the overriding obsession of your life.
Thoughtful financial planning can easily take a backseat to daily life.