New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Money does not just happen and neither does financial sense. The best time to start building it is early. Teaching financial lessons young helps them grow into adults who understand the real value of money, not just how to spend it. Experts tell Hola! that teaching kids about financial literacy before high school is not just helpful - it is essential for raising confident, capable adults in a world of digital wallets and social media-driven spending.

"Teaching financial literacy earlier means helping children see money as a tool, not a mystery," said April Lewis-Parks, Director of Financial Education and Communications at Consolidated Credit.

She explained that lessons about money should not be a one-time talk. "Mon...