The Foreign Language of Financial Literacy | Natalie Torres-Haddad | TEDxDavenport

How could improving financial literacy in our households lead to increased prosperity? The concept of financial literacy can be difficult to comprehend. It brings up emotions of fear, embarrassment, frustration, and misunderstanding. Families who increase their understanding of household finances can be empowered to design a life within their earning capacity, that leads to economic empowerment and confidence. An Award Winning Author, a workshop facilitator and an investor. Raised in Inglewood she was surrounded by those facing permanent debt determined to be the exception by age 24 she bought her first rental property. Her mission to advocate for financial literacy and to uplift those feeling overwhelmed by debt. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx