What is the importance of financial literacy, especially for next-gen investors? Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz says that the lack of financial literacy contributes to bigger social issues and it can be a great equalizer. To help with the cause, conversations should start at home and children, regardless of gender, should be talked to equally about the same financial security topics. This is to combat the fact that access to financial education is unequal in our country. She says that some tips for young investors are to start saving early and open an IRA with the first job. Tune in for the full interview.