Part of exploring the questions, What is financial literacy? and Why is financial literacy important? could be to also consider what financial literacy is not. It is not about becoming obsessed with money or becoming materialistic. It is also not about being miserly or avoiding spending money at all costs.
Instead, it is more about making good use of your resources to live a balanced life, enjoying the things you value both now and in the future. Just like becoming more proficient at a language requires continuous learning and active practice, with continued learning and active practice, your financial literacy can be enriched.
At GCU, you can improve your own financial literacy by enrolling in the personal finance course FIN-210, which explores various categories of personal finance topics. If you would like to pursue a career in which you help others with their financial planning, you may want to consider the BS in Finance with an Emphasis in Financial Planning.
This CFP Board Registered Program meets the education requirement needed to be able to register for the CFP® exam — an important step in the CFP® certification process,2 while introducing you to topics such as investments, insurance, estate planning, taxation and retirement. Or, you can improve your overall business and investing finance knowledge by enrolling in a BS in Finance degree.
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