When girls become adults and go out on their own (whether off to college or starting their careers and establishing their own households) they will need to know how to handle their bank accounts and credit cards, pay their bills on time, and learn to live within their means. Later, they’ll need to try to build savings accounts, handle their investments, and start saving for their retirement. Will they be ready?
To help build girls’ financial literacy skills as they grow, see Financial Literacy Skills for Girls