Big News for Future Teens & Finance!

Alright, so, check this out. Usually, I'm all about diving into finance stuff and talking about money moves and career paths, but today, I need switch gears. Something big is going down here in California.

I'm telling you; it's been everywhere lately. My mom sent me articles, my socials are blowing up, and I even heard it mentioned on the radio in the car with my dad. And trust me, it's not your average news blip—it's means the possibility of change crashing in, and I'm pretty stoked to see where it's headed.

So, what's the scoop, you ask? Well, get this: in a couple of years, if the voters give it the green light, California will make taking a financial literacy class a requirement before graduation. And from what I hear, it's almost a done deal. A survey from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) dropped in 2022. Nearly 90% of people think every kid should have at least one semester of financial literacy education under their belt before they graduate.

This is something we, passionate financial folk, have been asking for. And now, finally, the decision-makers at the top are ready to listen. This class they're talking about, It's going to cover a bunch of stuff I've been presenting here in my blogs and socials. Budgeting hacks, investing tips, building credit responsibly and more!

Bottom line? This move's a game-change the next generation of teens will leave high school, with the skills they need to hustle and thrive in a world that's always on the move. So, here's to riding this wave of change and getting ready to crush it, one dollar at a time.

A proud Californian,

Arjun Lakireddy