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If you’re an adult who knows very little about money, you’re not alone. You may support yourself financially, but not be able to explain your five- or 10-year investment strategy. And that lack of knowledge can feel terrifying and overwhelming. Paco de Leon, founder of the Hell Yeah Group and Hell Yeah Taxes, tells Vox that those anxieties are super common. “I’ve met plenty of folks from all different ages who are both confused by money and I’ve met plenty of folks who are actively trying to educate themselves on the topic,” she said by email, adding that the financial industry isn’t a “particularly welcoming environment.” But, de Leon stresses, “confusion doesn’t have to be permanent. I’ve seen lots of folks go from confusion to turning their financial lives around. You don’t need to understand the entire financial system to start making progress.” Read more about how to improve your financial literacy: https://www.vox.com/advice/483617/financial-literacy-help-adulthood