More Teens are Participating in Financial Literacy Courses, but Gaps in Learning Evident, According to New Survey

More Teens are Participating in Financial Literacy Courses, but Gaps in Learning Evident, According to New Survey

42% of teens are “terrified” they won’t have enough money for the future

Washington D.C. – A new study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement's Foundation reveals that more high school students are being offered financial literacy courses, yet significant knowledge gaps in the curriculum must be filled to help the nation’s youth prepare for their futures.