WITH teachers among the most vulnerable to money troubles, financial literacy must be prioritised in schools, starting with educators, stakeholders urge. Fouzi They are calling for more targeted programmes to help teachers not only manage their debt, but also improve their financial literacy, so they are better equipped to educate the younger generation. “Teachers’ unions can provide structured debt counselling and advisory support. Inspiration in actionFinancial confidence in teachers can strongly influence how students perceive money because teachers are some of the most consistent role models in our lives. Teachers who lead by example in financial responsibility don’t just prepare students academically; they shape how we envision our own future.

Source: The Star March 08, 2026 10:35 UTC