Cyprus’ youth talk money: What I wish they’d taught in school

By Marina Petrou

If I had to choose one financial lesson I wish I’d learnt in school, it would be that money management is a skill you have to learn. It doesn’t just come naturally!

At school, money was never really discussed, especially in a practical way.

We were taught how to solve equations and write essays. But not how to manage our monthly salaries, pay our bills, or avoid unnecessary debt.

The general idea was that once we finished our studies and...