Tax day: Financial literacy lacking among teens
- The American Parents Coalition is advocating for better financial literacy education for children, stating that students who take these classes are less likely to face financial issues.
- A survey indicated that many teenagers feel unprepared for financial responsibilities, with three out of four teens admitting they don’t understand basic financial concepts.
- Currently, only half of states require high school students to learn personal finance, and only 11 states mandate that it be a separate course.
- Alleigh Marré, Executive Director of the American Parents Coalition, stated that learning about personal finance is often overlooked, despite its importance in preparing children for successful adult lives.
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Tax day: Financial literacy lacking among teens
(The Center Square) – This tax day, one group is pushing for better financial literacy for kids.
Credit Union Program to Help Children and Teens Build Strong Financial Habits - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine
Desert Financial Credit Union announces Kickstart, a free program and checking account for members designed to teach kids how to budget, save and spend money safely with adult supervision. The program allows parents and guardians to send money to and set spending limits on their child’s account. Kickstart also provides access to an online child-friendly…
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