Imagine for a moment if you had no idea how much money you had in your bank account. Writing checks or swiping your debit card could get you into serious financial trouble.
That’s just one example of where being financially literate is so important.
Financial literacy is a lifelong skill. It shouldn’t end after a personal finance class is completed, nor should it be something you only think about during April for financial literacy month.
Not only does financial literacy help you understand and use financial concepts and skills, such as budgeting and investing, but it also allows you to possess the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about money. Like balancing your checkbook and knowing how much money is in your bank account.
Mapping Your Future offers a variety of tools and resources on financial literacy:
Spend some time during the month of April – and all year long – to brush up on your financial literacy skills. You’ll be glad you did.
