Being financially illiterate can lead to financial disaster, as it increases the likelihood of accumulating unsustainable debt burdens due to poor spending decisions or a lack of long-term planning.

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time when the spotlight is on enhancing the financial-literacy skills of American consumers. Several surveys have highlighted Americans’ low level of financial ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A recent change in state law now permits high school students in Ohio who work in school credit union or bank branches to receive academic credit toward their required financial ...

Financial literacy is not just a valuable asset; it’s a necessity for sustainable wealth building. Understanding how to budget, invest, and manage debt empowers Canadians to make informed decisions ...

Financial illiteracy costs the average American $1,015 a year. This isn't just some abstract statistic — it's real money lost to bad budgeting, high-interest debt, and missed chances to grow wealth.

Residents of some states are much more financially literate, in large part because of better education and savings. Financial literacy refers to someone's ability to manage their money, including ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. College athletes face an unprecedented financial landscape.