Budgeting

June 14 observed National Pop Goes the Weasel Day.

All around the mulberry bush

The monkey chased the weasel

Financial literacy is composed of the skills and knowledge which allows an individual to make informed and effective decisions concerning their finances.

Understanding and practicing basic money management skills — such as living within the means of a budget and handling credit and debt — is very important for students and grownups alike. However, according to an S&P Global FinLit Survey by the World Bank, Gallup, and George Washington University, just one-third of the world's population is financially literate. On a country-by-country basis: