
Why They Don’t Teach You This About Money in School
Think back to your school days. You learned about the Pythagorean theorem, the causes of World War I, and the chemical composition of water. All valuable knowledge in their own right. But what about money? Where were the lessons on compound interest, mortgages, or the importance of a credit score? For most of us, these critical life skills were missing from the curriculum. We are taught how to earn money, but not how to manage it, make it grow, or protect it. This gap in our education leaves many of us unprepared to navigate the complexities of the modern financial world. We are left to learn by trial and error, often making costly mistakes along the way. So, why isn’t financial literacy a core part of our education? The reasons are complex, but they generally boil down to a few key areas: an outdated curriculum, a lack of qualified teachers,








