Educators work to include a wide array of studies within the required curriculum for young adults. However, there’s a key component of life in which students of all ages aren’t gaining enough knowledge. Even though financial literacy is crucial to successful “adulting,” a mere 17 states require high school students to take a course on financial literacy. These courses have proven to have a direct impact on a student’s ability to make wise financial decisions. Plus, students who have some personal finance classes under their belts are much more likely to successfully save money, budget wisely and invest smarter. Perhaps we should reevaluate how we’re educating students (or not educating stude