FPA supports children's financial literacyBY KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017 12:38PMThe Financial Planning Association of Australia has partnered with an 'edtech' start-up to help boost financial literacy skills of young Australians. Related News |
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Brighter Super head of listed equities and ESG Fiona Mann was shaped by a childhood steeped in military-like discipline and global nomadism. Andrew McKean writes.
Totally agree with FPA chief executive our children need more financial education programs like this to prepare them for financial decision making in the future.
A financial literacy test given by the National Financial Educators Council found that test-takers from 10-14 years old scored an average of only 53.58%.
Good financial habits are best learnt at an early age that's why we created "IT DOESN'T GROW ON TREES" a book that encourages kids to adopt the right habits when it comes to earning, saving, and spending.