Financial Literacy Is a Skill
When we talk about skills in the trades, we usually mean things you do with your hands: installing wiring, fixing HVAC systems, laying tile, tuning engines. But there’s another skill—just as essential, just as practical—that rarely gets taught in trade school: Financial literacy. From cash flow to credit cards, from budgeting to business pricing, understanding money isn’t optional for tradespeople. It’s critical. Because in the real world, you’re not just managing tools—you’re managing your livelihood….
