Financial Literacy In High Schools With
Yanely Espinal
Learn about Yanely's vision for equipping students with financial knowledge. Learn about proposed laws, teacher qualifications, and her book. Tune in now.
About Our Guest
Brooklyn-born Yanely educates youth about personal finance through engaging YouTube content. Director at Next Gen PF, CNBC Advisory Council member.
Episode Summary
Money Talk With Tiff interviews Yanely Espinal, a financial literacy advocate, on equipping students with tools for sound financial decisions. Insights shared.
Defining Financial Literacy
Financial literacy encompasses knowledge, strategies, and tools for independent financial decision-making. Early unbiased education is crucial, especially for high school students.
In School Curricula
The Movement To Include Financial Literacy
In the US, there's a push to teach financial literacy in schools, including a full semester for high school students and "just-in-time" teaching.
Financial Literacy
The Proposed Law On Incorporating
To enhance financial literacy education, the law must address: teaching authority, teacher qualifications, graduation criteria, and curriculum integration timing.
Yanely’s Book: “Mind Your Money”
Yanely's book, "Mind Your Money," provides practical guidance to enhance financial literacy and support her vision of empowerment.
Call-To-Action
Explore Yanely Espinal's podcast and book for financial literacy insights. Join the movement for better education and share your ideas on social media.