A new understanding of illiteracy and the fundamentals of finance; what every child should know. Teenagers today need to have these skills to function and grow in tomorrow’s world. Without an education in finance, statistics have shown they won’t have the tools necessary to succeed. And in many cases they will find themselves falling deeper into debt. The tools and tips in this article to are not only informative but useful to teach to children. It is indeed the cooperative approach between parents and educators in the area of finance that will ensure a brighter future.