When I’ve asked people what else they wish they had learned while in school, nearly everyone says financial literacy. And I agree. I belong to a generation that has now lived through two recessions, in quick succession, a punishing job market and stagnating salaries while costs have risen so high that many people have accepted they might never be homeowners. So learning how to manage money in a market that feels more like a minefield is a useful set of skills to have.
In the footsteps of giants
In the footsteps of giants
In the footsteps of giants
When I’ve asked people what else they wish they had learned while in school, nearly everyone says financial literacy. And I agree. I belong to a generation that has now lived through two recessions, in quick succession, a punishing job market and stagnating salaries while costs have risen so high that many people have accepted they might never be homeowners. So learning how to manage money in a market that feels more like a minefield is a useful set of skills to have.