By increasing financial stability, being financially literate can improve individuals’ living standards. The main benefits of being economically literate exposed in the literature are the following:
- Ability to manage money wisely
- Ability to make sound financial decisions
- Help to get through unexpected moments in life
- Greater equipped to reach financial goals
- Reduction of expenses through better regulation
- Less financial stress and anxiety
- Increase ethical decision-making when selecting insurance, loans, investments, and using a credit card
- Effective creation of a structured budget
Becoming financially literate will help us be better equipped to reach our financial goals and achieve financial stability