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Building strong financial foundations for youth

April 30, 2026

Children and youth receive financial education both in school and outside of school. In school settings, financial concepts may be taught through mathematics courses or, in some cases, through standalone personal finance classes. Outside of school, children often learn about money through parents...

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Youth financial literacy: Money messages from home

September 11, 2024

Finding Financial Balance

As most schools are in session, many kids are back to learning in a formal classroom setting. While financial literacy may be a piece of the standard curriculum in schools, children may be learning more about money from home. Whether intentional or not, the way adults handle money around children...

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Building strong financial foundations for youth

Youth financial literacy: Money messages from home