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That could soon change, however. In the first seven months of 2021 alone, lawmakers in 25 states have introduced
Supporters of personal finance education point to studies showing that young people who’ve taken such courses are likely to have more savings and less debt later in life than those who haven’t. But not everyone thinks financial literacy classes are worth the investment. Some people say the cost of training teachers and establishing curriculums outweighs any benefits such courses might provide.
Should students be required to take financial literacy classes? Two finance experts weigh in.