Many people think that high schools should offer classes that better prepare young people for their future. Too many students are graduating without understanding the basics of banking, loans, credit, or even how to write a check. This can lead to problems with finances early in life that takes years to correct. Young people are bombarded with credit card offers before they can understand interest rates. Several educators believe the only way to correct this is to focus on learning these things in high school as a mandatory class. In a report by USNews.com, entitled “Why Most High Schoolers Don’t Know How to Manage Their Money“, Daniel Bortz explains that high schools require technology credits and math credits but do not teach students how to use information from these classes to understand financing needed technology for college. 

How High Schools Can Teach Money Matters

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