What is a financial literacy class?
Financial literacy classes teach students the basics of money management: budgeting, saving, debt, investing, and giving. That knowledge lays a foundation for students to build strong money habits early on and avoid many of the mistakes that lead to lifelong money struggles.
What you gain from it:
1. It will prepare you for adulthood.
2. It will help you avoid financial pitfalls/mistakes that can set you back in life.
3. You can learn about investing and building wealth which is particularly important for those from impoverished backgrounds.
4. You can learn how to prepare for retirement