Teaching Money Skills Early: A Case for Financial Literacy in Schools

Many of us learned geometry and grammar in school, but when it came to understanding how money actually works, the classroom went silent. In a recent Markets Herald interview, Symple Lending’s CEO Houston Fraley makes a passionate case for changing that. He argues that financial literacy isn’t just another elective topic; it’s a life skill that can shape a person’s confidence and ability to make smart decisions long before adulthood hits.

Fraley highlights how today’s young people are navigating credit cards, online banking, and borrowing tools with little to no formal guidance, leaving many unprepared for real-world financial decisions. Teaching budgeting, saving, credit management, and the basics of interest, early and consistently, could help prevent unnecessary stress and empower students with independence and economic resilience.

With the country still lagging on widespread financial education requirements, Fraley’s message is both timely and clear: giving young people the tools to understand money is about dignity as much as dollars.

Read the full interview here ➜ https://marketsherald.com/symple-lendings-ceo-houston-fraley-on-why-personal-finance-should-be-taught-in-every-classroom/