Lawmakers are debating financial literacy requirements at Mississippi colleges and universities as the session winds down.

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.

Studies by the Global Center for Financial Literacy define the term as “a set of basic concepts that sit at the heart of financial decisionmaking, which include: numeracy and an understanding of ...

Index, US adults correctly answered only 49% of basic money questions. That gap shows how many people are making everyday ...

Discover how a local nonprofit is incorporating financial literacy programming in schools. Cleveland local Jason Lockett Sr. is dedicated to improving financial literacy by providing students with a ...

Did you know that only 24% of Millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy? Understanding how to manage money is more critical than ever, especially for young investors starting their financial ...

Say the word “finances” to some, and it might evoke a blank stare or an admission that the person doesn’t have the knowledge they would like. To raise public awareness about the importance of ...

Being smart with your finances can make a huge difference in your future. Sometimes knowing where to start, how to save, or what the best financial path for you is can be a challenge. April is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steph Tharpe is a journalist who covers Black enterprise and culture. Stephanie Tharpe: Cap Talk has now touched major creative ...

As women’s access to education and employment has steadily increased, so has their participation in the economy. However, significant challenges remain that include a wage gap between women and men, ...

The three-year grant will fully fund financial literacy classes for survivors of abuse.