Clearly, in any teacher's grade book, these kinds of overall scores would indicate a need for improvement. |
Financial literacy is indispensable to the long-term well-being of all Americans. But it requires much more than just knowing the fundamentals. It's the ability to make informed and effective decisions about the use and management of money. Unfortunately, beyond the basics, Americans are coming up short. |
Report cards are in and while they get the basics -- Americans fall short when it comes to their larger grasp of some of the more important -- and relevant -- financial matters that can affect their future. |