This is part 1 of 2 of Bankrate’s ’90s era lessons miniseries. Stay tuned later this month for another round of personal finance lessons elevated by Bankrate experts. Some personal finance issues are ...

Financial literacy is a big problem in the United States. In a recent study, only 9.4% of American students performed at the top level in a financial literacy test that included such tasks as ...

When it comes to applying for any type of loan, preparation is key. Improving your credit, lowering your DTI and decreasing the amount you need to borrow can help you qualify for a loan. Loan denial ...

We asked personal finance Nerds to share what they learned about money in their 20s. Steal their tips to keep your finances intact. No matter what you study at college, it isn’t long before you learn ...

When it comes to applying for any type of loan, preparation is key. Improving your credit, lowering your DTI and decreasing the amount you need to borrow can help you qualify for a loan. Loan denial ...

Teenagers aren’t known for taking the long view with money. But a growing number of high school students are taking classes to learn how to handle their financial future: what a budget is, why saving ...

Peter McGahan: ‘Many of us try to teach children about money in a world built on brand addiction and instant gratification’ ...

・28 U.S. states now require a standalone personal finance course for high school graduation. ・The trend has gained momentum in the past five years, tripling the number of states with mandates since ...

Students can test out of the requirement by getting a 90 percent score on a state-administered test. School districts can also choose to embed personal finance lessons in other courses. If that's the ...

New Synchrony survey shows more than 80% of teachers say financial education is essential for their students' success, but 2 in 3 teachers report struggling with student engagement and a lack of ...

With nations like Australia and the U.K. having voted to make financial education mandatory in their school systems, the U.S. is moving aggressively to re-assert leadership on this important front in ...