Push to require financial literacy course to graduate gains momentum

In a world where your credit score means more than your character in some cases, financial literacy is more important now than perhaps ever before. This one seemed like it was a no-brainer for those on the panel this morning with everyone in the House Education Committee voting in support. However, there were a couple of questions about what the course would look like. According to state Treasurer John Schroder, more than half of us here in Louisiana have a net worth of zero. And, it has folks extra concerned about what this means for our kids.

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