Being financially illiterate can lead to financial disaster, as it increases the likelihood of accumulating unsustainable debt burdens due to poor spending decisions or a lack of long-term planning.

Capital One believes that when people are financially literate, they can make better decisions about their financial futures. That’s why they’ve partnered with nonprofits NAF and Khan Academy to teach ...

As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. We need it for basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, and healthcare. It also allows us to enjoy life through hobbies, travel, and social ...

Managing back-to-school costs, especially when kids want expensive brand name items, can cause a lot of stress for families.

MILWAUKEE - When bills come in the mail, 22-year-old Amanda Jenkins never lets them collect dust. But it wasn’t long ago, Jenkins was in over her head. "In school, I could tell you A squared plus B ...

Financial literacy isn’t widely taught in schools, and many people carry this crucial knowledge gap with them throughout their lives. In the U.S., financial literacy has been stuck for years at around ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Members Heritage Credit Union is probably the last place you’d expect to see dozens of students on a Saturday morning, but that’s exactly where they are this weekend to take ...

For most young Canadians, the journey to financial literacy begins with pursuing a degree at a college, university, or technical school. This step into launching an adult life is also when many begin ...

Volunteer Chad Burkholder speaks about different types of insurance Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Dieruff High School in Allentown. As part of the Junior Achievement financial literacy curriculum, ...

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Investing has long carried an air of complexity and exclusivity, often intimidating beginners and casual savers alike.