Whether it's whispers between friends or anecdotes shared on social media, there's plenty of stories pointing to the fact that Americans sometimes really struggle with their finances. But is there any concrete data? Unfortunately, there is. And unlike Halloween, these scary financial literacy statistics that haunt us year round.
Scary Financial Literacy Statistics for Kids & Teens
Have you ever wondered when kids start to learn about money? The easy answer is right away. Kids are learning about money all the time. In fact, according to some researchers, money habits actually start to develop by the age of 7. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to these financial...
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For many people who are just starting to learn about financial literacy, credit cards may seem intimidating.
And if you have had a difficult time with credit card debt, you may have sworn off credit cards completely, choosing to stick with debit cards.
But here's the thing.
Credit in general, and credit cards in...
