Financial Literacy Follies

Kim

Welcome everyone! Today we’re diving into the world of financial literacy! Did you know New Hampshire is making it a requirement for high schoolers? Finally, a class where they can learn to budget instead of just budgeting their nap time!

Tom

Yes, because let’s face it, knowing how to balance a checkbook is way more useful than memorizing the periodic table. I mean, how often do you encounter a periodic table at a job interview?

Kim

Right? How many of you have ever had to calculate the exact amount of ramen you can buy with your last $20? Anyone? Just me? Oh, come on!

Tom

You’re not alone, Kim. But now they’re teaching them about budgeting! Finally, those kids can learn that 'I’ll just borrow from Mom' is not a sustainable financial strategy!

Kim

Exactly! And with the 'Learn Everywhere' initiative, they can earn credit for learning finance anywhere. So, if you’re good at shopping, congratulations - you’re a financial genius!

Tom

Can you imagine? 'Mom, I got credit for my finance course today… at the mall!' That’s what they call multi-tasking!

Kim

And don’t forget the NH Jump$tart Coalition! They’re like the financial superheroes swooping in to save our kids from a life of debt and despair!

Tom

But sometimes you wonder, does financial literacy really mean anything when the kids are still debating if they should drop out of school to start a TikTok channel?

Kim

Well, at least they’ll know how to handle their TikTok earnings! Let’s hope these programs keep improving and more kids can learn not just how to make money, but how to keep it too!

Tom

And remember, if you see a kid balancing their budget at the mall, give them a high five because they’re way ahead of the curve!