re: People who can't manage finances or spending. How does this happen?

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I think finances should be part of high school

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Strangely enough, the most practically useful class I ever took in high school was a semester of Typing (on a typewriter, not keyboard). It taught me how to type before computers were in every home. When I went into business, I could type all of my own reports while others were picking with a finger on each hand.

Part of that course dealt with everyday finances, including check writing and balancing.

I took it as an easy "A" my senior year, and to be in class with a bunch of chicks. I'm thankful every day for taking it (as I shoot out this post in no time flat, )