Highlights:
-We’re seeing financial ignorance in the country; financial illiteracy is dominant in the US
-Vince Shorb aims to increase financial literacy and combat financial ignorance
-A large obstacle within this pursuit is the educational system
-Financial habits form early; some studies point to them forming around age 7-9
-Part of financial literacy is career planning; this especially helps when people reach the university level
-Taking advanced placement courses in high school and enrolling in a community college during the summers decreases the financial burden faced after graduating from a university
-A lot of people don’t have access to a financial advisor
Useful Links:
Financial Survival Network
Financial Educators Council
