Writer Allison Nichol Longtin worked for a literacy nonprofit and ended up learning about savings, debt, and more, which she never learned in school.

2. Take advantage of online resources. The internet is a great place to look when it comes to sharpening your financial literacy (just make sure you are getting your information from a trustworthy ...

Financial literacy is more than just an individual issue. It is shaped by background, access, and life experience. And that makes closing the gap even more important.

Test your financial literacy! Latisha plans to start saving for retirement by setting aside $2,000 this year. Her employer offers a 401(k) plan and fully matches a worker’s contributions up to ...

Many American consumers fail to grasp the basic math of inflation, according to a large-scale study of financial literacy. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation, a financial education nonprofit ...

Yet, one in three employees say they receive no financial resources from their employer at all. That’s why investing in financial literacy resources can be a strategic move for employers, as 33% ...

My parents taught me how to budget and save when I was just 8 years old. I still have credit card debt because I didn't understand emotional spending.

Since 2022, 12 states have adopted new financial literacy mandates, including California, which became the 26th to require a dedicated course starting in the 2027–28 school year.

Financial literacy in America: Why the knowledge gap still costs us. Financial illiteracy costs the average American $1,015 a year.This isn't just some abstract statistic - it's real money lost to ...