According to a survey conducted by Standard and Poor's Rating Services, over 43% of Americans are financially illiterate; placing the country in 14th place of the global financial literacy rankings or the last among the 'first-world' countries. Are you prepared for the long road ahead? Find out how you can be engaged in our numerous opportunities!
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As the world's greatest nation, the United States' performance in financial literacy among its rivaling developed countries is extremely poor and devastating to realize. Here are some of the most mind-boggling statistics about American financial literacy:
of Americans were recorded jobless due to the COVID-19 pandemic
of high school students want more financial education
of parents are worried about their child’s ability to manage money
With our experienced leadership team, reliable resources, and widespread audience, LEFA became a prominent organization in the fields of economics, finance, and business throughout its one year of operation. Find out how you can join our community of like-minded students in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
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