Originally Posted by
XHooker
Yes, god forbid HS kids should learn about Shakespeare or calculus. I do agree personal finance is way underemphasized in our society, but 40 years ago, legally fleecing Americans was much more difficult... which probably coincides with more econ and finance majors today.
I’m all for Shakespeare Calculus Pysics etc. but they need to teach kids (and adults) how to balance an account and what APR means and the long term ramifications of ignoring such basic financial building blocks.