Commitment to Our Readers Many of us launch our working life when we’re still teenagers. We may take a summer job as a lifeguard or get a gig bagging groceries at a supermarket. These jobs may not end up connecting in any obvious way to the careers we embark on later, but they can help set the stage for our futures. At our first jobs, we may develop skills, realize the importance of time management and learn what it really means to make money in the real, or perhaps real-ish, world. Our first...

Commitment to Our Readers Financial literacy isn’t widely taught in schools, and many people carry this crucial knowledge gap with them throughout their lives. In the U.S., financial literacy has been stuck for years at around 50%, according to research by the World Economic Forum. Without strong financial literacy, we simply can’t make informed decisions about money. But how exactly does financial literacy benefit us? Here are 5 ways it can help you avoid costly mistakes and build...