Throughout the year you have a chance to see how you’re doing academically and improve your grades from there. But do you ever measure your financial knowledge and progress?
Well, if right now your answer is no, don’t beat yourself up just yet – apparently you’re not alone. Surveys show that Americans are rating themselves alarmingly low on the subject of financial literacy, even though our economy requires more attention and intelligence than ever. There is no better time than now to earn a better grade in personal finance. Take a minute out of your study time (or Wii session) to think about how you can be smarter with your funds, whether it’s changing the way you pay for your bills or simply assessing your weekly cash flow.