Americans are more likely to have learned about personal finances from family and friends than school

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December 6, 2024

Roughly half of Americans are knowledgeable about personal finances

Americans are more likely to have learned about personal finances from family and friends than school

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Americans are more likely to have learned about personal finances from family and friends than school

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Roughly half of Americans are knowledgeable about personal finances
Most Americans are confident they can find their credit report, but few say the same about creating investment plans
Americans are more likely to have learned about personal finances from family and friends than school
54% of U.S. adults say they know at least a fair amount about personal finances
Money management skills vary among different groups of Americans

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