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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Financial literacy - The Untold Story

Why 1 in 3 Indian women have never made a solo financial decision, and why that's challenging

Despite rising incomes and careers, many Indian women still don't make independent financial decisions. Financial literacy, confidence and structured learning are helping more women take control of their wealth and future.

The Economic Times

Financial literacy for students: The skills Indian schools still aren't teaching

Financial literacy for students refers to the ability to manage money: budgeting, saving, investing, and recognising fraud. Only 16.7% of Indian students pass a basic financial literacy test, and most only learn it after a grave financial mistake, which makes this gap even costlier.

The Economic Times

Financial knowledge isn’t enough: What investors need to make better money decisions

Investors today have more financial information at their fingertips than ever before, yet access to knowledge does not always translate into better decisions. The real difference lies in financial literacy, the ability to filter information, understand risk, manage emotions, and apply financial concepts to real-life choices. Here’s why moving from…

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Schools should teach children more about how money works

I recently volunteered to teach some lessons in finance to pupils at a primary school. Over six sessions, I spoke to a group of ten and eleven-year-olds about things like value, savings, cost and risk.

The Conversation

Sun Life Asia Financial Resilience Index: Financial Security Declines as Cost-of-Living Pressure Bites

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Asia today released its third Financial Resilience Index: Asia navigates rising costs, revealing new insights into the impact of the cost-of-living crisis across the region. As high inflation continues to impact the global economy, this year's report shows that rising living…

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Only GCSE reform can free up space to teach financial literacy

Letter: Teaching practical maths skills is tricky in an overstuffed curriculum, writes Myles McGinley, in response to an article by Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Americans' Understanding Of Basic Finance Drops To 10-Year Low: Report

Americans' understanding of basic financial concepts has dropped to a 10-year low, according to a new report.

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More than half of Americans struggle with basic personal finance, study finds

Americans’ understanding of financial concepts has never been higher than 52 percent

The Independent UK

Trump Accounts app for kids goes live: Who qualifies for $1,000 government deposit, how parents can apply, launch date, app features, contributions and withdrawal rules explained

Trump Accounts for kids app explained: Parents can now access the Trump Accounts mobile app, a new government savings program for children. Launched May 28, the app offers financial literacy tools ahead of the official account debut on July 4, 2026. Eligible children born between 2025-2028 will receive a $1,000…

The Economic Times

Bitget Kicks Off Second Year Supporting UNICEF's Game Changers Coalition, Backing Expansion into Financial Literacy and AI

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced today the start of its second-year partnership in support of the UNICEF Game Changers Coalition (GCC). The coalition, which has reached over 642,000 young people, parents, and teachers across eight countries since launch, is…

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IAS officer Divya Mittal says schools teach achievement, not happiness, sparks debate on Indian education

Divya Mittal, an IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore alumna, has sparked a nationwide conversation. She points out that India's top educational institutions teach how to succeed academically but fail to equip students with essential life skills. Mittal emphasizes the need for emotional regulation, deep communication, critical thinking, and financial literacy.

The Economic Times

Retail investing has surged in India, but rural participation remains low, says Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

India's securities markets have seen substantial growth. Retail investor numbers have surged, and market capitalization has climbed significantly. However, actual investment participation lags behind awareness. SEBI is enhancing investor protection and launching initiatives to boost financial literacy. Disciplined long-term investing is encouraged for financial empowerment.

The Economic Times

Robert Kiyosaki asks: Why are outdated money habits still trapping hardworking professionals despite rising salaries? The viral Rich Dad Poor Dad wealth lesson reshaping financial freedom globally

More than 62% of working professionals now live paycheck to paycheck despite rising salaries and better jobs. That growing financial pressure is driving millions toward Robert Kiyosaki wealth lessons and passive income strategies again. The viral Rich Dad Poor Dad message is reshaping modern financial literacy conversations across Google Search,…

The Economic Times

What Financial Lessons Are Your Kids Learning by Watching You? 5 Ways to Help Them Develop Healthy Money Habits

Children are constantly absorbing financial lessons from their parents, and your behaviors shape how your children will manage their money as adults.

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Money Myth or Fact: Who Keeps Wealth Longer — Self-Made Earners or Inherited Rich?

There is a widespread, cultural narrative that the nouveau riche often spends more lavishly, show off more liberally and blow through wealth much faster than their understated, generationally wealthy...

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A Crisis That's Too Big to Ignore: Financial Illiteracy Puts Our Nation at Risk

With millions of people dealing with financial strain, it's long past time for schools to be teaching our students how to manage money.

Kiplinger

I'm a Financial Literacy Expert: Schools Can Teach Kids About Money, But Guess Who They Learn From the Most?

Schools are increasingly expected to teach children how to manage money, but classroom learning pales in comparison to good examples set by the family at home.

The Free Financial Advisor

Rethinking Financial Literacy — Skills That Matter More

Money education has always been framed as a list of dos and don’ts: balance a checkbook, understand interest rates, and don’t overspend. But the world of personal finance has grown louder, faster, and far more complex, and the skills that once counted the most are no longer enough. It’s time…

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5 Wealth-Building Lessons Financial Advisors Wish Everyone Learned Earlier

Advisors share lessons for growing wealth sooner, including tracking spending, investing early, and making financial literacy a family value.

The Conversation

Women and wealth: what stands in their way and how to overcome it

You’ve probably heard the saying, “The rich become richer, while the poor become poorer”. It’s about how uneven financial progress can be.

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8 Small Habits That Will Build Your Money Know-How, According to an Expert

Learn eight small habits an expert says can build your money know‑how and help you make smarter financial decisions over time.

International Business Times UK

Nicki Minaj to Join Donald Trump at Presidential Summit to Discuss Financial Literacy

Nicki Minaj is set to appear alongside Donald Trump at a presidential summit focused on financial literacy, bringing celebrity attention to discussions around money management and education.

AAP

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.

The Conversation

The surprising way you could improve your finances in 2026, according to research

When people talk about improving financial literacy, the conversation often focuses on teaching practical skills: how to budget, how to save, how to avoid debt. These lessons feel concrete and actionable. But recent research suggests that the most effective way to change your financial behaviour might be something far less…

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Rachel Cruze: 5 Key Steps To Master Your Money

Basic financial literacy is essential for managing your bills, avoiding burdensome debt, saving for upcoming purchases and investing for retirement. However, the 2025 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal...

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