Financial Literacy, Charak SAHAB? Are You Foolish — Talking Money to the Nation’s Smartest?

financial literacy for teachers, challenging the myth that academic intelligence equals money wisdom

Financial literacy isn’t just for bankers and business grads — it’s survival knowledge, especially for educators. Academic intelligence doesn’t guarantee financial security, and yet teachers are expected to lead without ever being taught how to manage their own money. From mis-sold insurance to blind faith in GPF, the cracks are real. It’s time we talked money — in classrooms, staffrooms, and living rooms — before another generation pays the price for our silence.