Financial literacy is the ability to understand and apply various financial skills, including planning, budgeting, saving, and investing. It covers the understanding of how money operates in the broader economy, from earning and handling it to investing it for personal goals and needs. Financial literacy also encompasses making informed decisions about essential expenses, including college tuition and student loans. By being financially literate, individuals can make wiser financial choices for both the present and the future.
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