Making Financial Literary Courses Required for High School Graduation

Financial literacy is one of the most important skills that a person can learn. It is especially important for young people. Unfortunately, financial literacy education is not a required part of the high school curriculum in all states. In this episode I discuss the states that are requiring financial literacy courses be completed before leaving high school, the benefits of it and some of the push back that is received from some who are reluctant to make it mandatory in all 50 states.

00:00 Intro | 02:21 Financial Literacy In High School | 05:01 Defining Financial Literacy | 09:30 States That Offer Financial Literacy Courses | 21:30 Financial Literacy Not Equal for all Students | 25:30 Replacing Math for a Financial Literacy Course | 30:03 Financial Literacy Curriculum


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