Abigail Foster

In this discussion, Abigail Foster, a trained accountant and founder of Elent, dives into the pressing financial literacy issues in the UK. She critiques how the education system, rooted in industrial-age practices, fails to prepare students for the modern financial world. Abigail shares insights on the lack of institutional action despite collaboration with major entities like HMRC. She argues that social media may be a more effective tool for financial education than traditional classrooms. Plus, she highlights the importance of early childhood discussions about money.