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Changing the Status Quo Economic Education Can Transform Lives With a foundational understanding of personal finance and economics young people have the tools they need to make informed financial decisions and create a better life not only for themselves but those around them. Consider the Facts Many young people lack the basic financial knowledge and skills to prosper in life. 40 of Americans have less than 300 in savings 24 of Millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy 50 of Americas youth will earn less than their parents Consider the Facts Like you the Council for Economic Education cares about equipping students with the knowledge they need to improve their futures. 2 Million Students reached by CEE programs and teachers Over 50000 Teachers reached worldwide 1000 Lessons guides activities for teachers If we could do one thing to change the trajectory of the next generation it would be to help them become fluent in basic financial and economic principles.