Episode notes
The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday passed HB 5190 by a vote of 94-13. The bill passed the state’s Senate in May with a vote of 35-2. Next, it will be sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her to sign into law.
Her signature will make Michigan the 14th state to mandate personal finance education at the high school level, according to Next Gen Personal Finance’s bill tracker.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "Financial Advisors Say the Darnedest Things," host A.B. Ridgway discusses the importance of integrating personal finance education into high school curriculums.
Key Takeaways:
- Urgent Need for Financial Literacy: Ridgway highlights the alarming statistics of consumer debt in America and argues that personal finance education is essential for equip ...
Keywords
michigan mandates personal financemichigan state personal finance graduationpersonal finance required for graduation michigan floridaflorida mandates personal finance in high schoolone semester of personal finance michigangovernor signs mandate for personal finance michigannext gen personal finance mandate high school graduationnext gen personal financial high school