Ever wonder why you were required to learn algebra, but not how to balance a checkbook and file your taxes? Although personal finance and accounting are offered as an elective in many high schools, they're not often required for graduation. This hour, we talk to Nan Morrison - President and CEO,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.councilforeconed.org/">Council for Economic Education&nbsp;</a>about teaching our children to be more financially literate. The secret is starting them young!&nbsp; Do you wish you had the chance to learn subjects like investing, credit, and even just basic budgeting? We want to hear from you.&nbsp; GUESTS: <ul> <li>Nan Morrison&nbsp;- President and CEO,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.councilforeconed.org/k-12-resources/">Council for Economic Education</a></li> <li>Lew DeLuca&nbsp;- Coordinator, Student Financial Literacy &amp; Advising at Southern Connecticut State University</li> </ul> Cat Pastor contributed to this program that originally aired <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/education/2021-05-04/financial-literacy-for-kids-and-beyond">May 4, 2021</a>.<a href="http://wnpr.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Financial Literacy For Kids, And Beyond!

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.