Most Americans Didn't Learn Financial Basics in School. How States and Financial Advisors Are Changing That.

A recent Allianz Research study found that Americans lag behind peers in other developed countries on financial literacy, with one-third demonstrating low financial literacy and only 13% scoring in the highest category. Highlighting the need for greater financial education, CFP Board CEO K. Dane Snowden encouraged CFP® professionals to support schools through pro bono efforts and called for every state to implement financial literacy programs for high school students.

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