"The recession has highlighted just how little some Americans understand personal finance, presenting an opportunity to start changing the way the young learn about money.
Some credit unions want to play an increasing role in teaching that curriculum.
A recent 10-year survey conducted by Finesse Financial found that 86 percent of Americans don't know whether they're on track to retire comfortably. And 43 percent said they spend more than they make each month.
A Practical Education
Glenda Head, a high school business teacher, is working to change those kinds of statistics."
Some credit unions want to play an increasing role in teaching that curriculum.
A recent 10-year survey conducted by Finesse Financial found that 86 percent of Americans don't know whether they're on track to retire comfortably. And 43 percent said they spend more than they make each month.
A Practical Education
Glenda Head, a high school business teacher, is working to change those kinds of statistics."
