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.

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I’ll be the first to say that I, as a reporter, am not perfect. No one is. I can sometimes make mistakes in stories, both grammatical and factual. I can sometimes read a bill or a study too quickly ...

The media can be misleading, and differentiating between objective reality and partisan misinformation is a difficult task. An increased reliance on the internet and social media has led politicians ...

Math literacy is increasingly recognized as a fundamental civil right for securing a living wage and participating fully in modern society. This belief was strongly advocated by civil rights activist ...

Financial literacy is no longer just a skill but a necessity in the ever-changing economy. Today, the financial sector is very advanced and it has many complex financial instruments, options for ...

In today’s complex and ever-changing economic environment, financial literacy has become more than just a valuable skill — it is a necessity for business owners. Whether you are a seasoned ...

Provide opportunities for students to engage in data and statistical reasoning using authentic datasets. Use real-life civic and social contexts, such as housing costs, pollution, and school funding, ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — April is financial literacy month and with markets across the world experiencing some turmoil knowing how to handle money is more important than ever. WRBL’s Phil Scoggins was ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — January is Braille Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the revolutionary touch system that allows individuals who are blind or visually impaired to read, write, and communicate ...