Description: Ensuring that girls and women, in particular, understand the basics of personal finance and economics — not just to be ready for rainy days but also to plan for a successful financial life — is critical for at least two key reasons: American women often live longer than men and more frequently manage their household’s finances.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Mar 11, 2019

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/13/want-a-stronger-economy-support-financially-literate-girls-and-women.html

Questions for discussion:

• What are the arguments presented for increasing financial literacy, particularly for women?
• Do you think this is a social issue?

Description: Although many students may sulk at requiring additional classes, a finance class will create beneficial knowledge for the next generation of career-oriented adults.

Source: KSUSentinel.com

Date: Mar 04, 2019

Link: http://ksusentinel.com/2019/03/04/opinion-finance-course-should-be-required/

Questions for discussion:

• What are the primary arguments for making a course mandatory?
• Do you think it would help solve personal financial problems such as the burden of debt?
• What content would you recommend for an undergraduate course in personal finance?