Financial literacy education in the United States has improved significantly in recent years. More than 90% of states incorporate elements of financial literacy into their school curricula, either as ...

Financial illiteracy costs the average American $1,015 a year. This isn't just some abstract statistic — it's real money lost to bad budgeting, high-interest debt, and missed chances to grow wealth.

MarketWatch. (2025, March 28). Financial Illiteracy and Its Impact on Your Wallet. MarketWatch Guides. https://www.marketwatch.com/financial-guides/banking/financial ...

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Olivia Peluso is an experienced journalist with over 1,500 published stories across personal finance, economics, and public policy. Katie Miller is a consumer financial services expert. She worked for ...