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Financial education has its limits – if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

theconversation.com Financial education has its limits – if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

Both major political parties have promised to introduce financial literacy to New Zealand’s curriculum. But is school really the best place to teach students about money?

Financial education has its limits – if we want New Zealanders to be better with money, we need to start at home

TL:DR Studies on financial education show it helps increase savings rates, but has virtually zero impact on whether someone will default on loans. The article suggests that financial discussions at home are important.

Really though, the article is raising discussion points and doesn't really suggest what actions we should take (that I noticed, anyway).

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