The Financial Education Emergency - Vince Shorb #5497
Highlights: -We’re seeing financial ignorance in the country; financial illiteracy is dominant in the US -Vince Shorb aims to increase financial literacy and combat financial ignorance -A large obstacle within this pursuit is the educational system...
May 12, 202219m 41s
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Show Notes
Highlights: -We’re seeing financial ignorance in the country; financial illiteracy is dominant in the US -Vince Shorb aims to increase financial literacy and combat financial ignorance -A large obstacle within this pursuit is the educational system -Financial habits form early; some studies point to them forming around age 7-9 -Part of financial literacy is career planning; this especially helps when people reach the university level -Taking advanced placement courses in high school and enrolling in a community college during the summers decreases the financial burden faced after graduating from a university -A lot of people don’t have access to a financial advisor Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Financial Educators Council