Talking Point: Teaching children about finances


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(KSL News) Amid the recent upheaval on Wall Street, the U.S. Treasury has launched a program to educate children about credit.

Financial planning is already mandatory in Utah high schools. And teachers believe events unfolding right now illustrate why it's so important for young people to learn about money matters.

Riverton High School teacher Gayle Whitefield and student Candice Backus joined us for tonight's Talking Point. Play the video to see the segment.

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