> I have been teaching all of my children, and ranting about it online occasionally, that a lot of younger people are financially illiterate, including so-calle

> I have been teaching all of my children, and ranting about it online occasionally, that a lot of younger people are financially illiterate, including so-called smart or tech people. You are right on the money. And that is true even in third world countries(I live in one). Financial literacy was assumed to be taught by parents. Unfortunately, not all parents are financial literate either.