Traditional Education vs Financial Education: Lessons Schools Never Teach

Many of us spend years in school learning subjects like math, science, and history, yet when it comes to money, most of us feel unprepared. Traditional education teaches us how to earn grades, but rarely teaches how to earn, manage, and grow money. In this forum, I want to open a discussion on the gap between traditional education and financial education. Here are a few key points to get us started: Traditional Education vs Real-World Money Skills: Schools focus on academics and preparing you for a job. Rarely do they teach budgeting, investing, or understanding assets vs liabilities. Financial Mindset Matters: Your beliefs about money shape your financial decisions. Learning to think like the financially educated can drastically change your life. Income and Wealth Creation: A salary alone rarely leads to financial freedom. Assets, investments, and smart money management are essential. Discussion Questions: How has traditional education influenced your financial decisions? Which money skills do you wish you had learned in school? How are you applying financial education in your personal or professional life? What challenges do you face in building assets and achieving financial independence?