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.

Readers, I am catching up a bit on news items I missed while I was on vacation, and here's a headline from MarketWatch, about two weeks ago: "Financial literacy skills have taken a nose dive since the ...

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Financial literacy refers to the understanding and capability to make informed and efficient decisions about personal financial resources. It encompasses the knowledge of how money works in the world: ...

Financial literacy is not just a valuable asset; it’s a necessity for sustainable wealth building. Understanding how to budget, invest, and manage debt empowers Canadians to make informed decisions ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are several reasons why Americans may lack in financial literacy. That is why I decided to write the financial literacy book ...