Episode description
In today's latest episode of Let's Talk Money and More Podcast, Lesley Thomas sheds light on the concerning lack of financial education among today's youth. Lesley addresses the urgent need for integrating financial literacy into school curriculums to equip children with essential money management skills. Lesley shares her vision for a meaningful financial literacy revolution and invites educators to join the cause. Tune in as we explore the critical role of financial education in shaping a prosperous future for our children.
Key Takeaways
- Lesley Thomas emphasises that financial literacy is crucial for empowering individuals to make informed decisions, avoid debt, and create financial security. It's more than just teaching children how to save; it's about instilling a mindset of financial responsibility, investment, and forward planning.
- Research shows that integrating financial education into the core curriculum could add a further £200 billion to the UK economy by 2050. This underscores the immense impact that comprehensive financial education can have on the future economic landscape.
- Lesley Thomas is on a mission to create real and meaningful change in financial literacy education. If you work within the education sector and want to support your school in providing financial education and developing the right money mindset, reach out for more information on how to be part of the solution.
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