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Junior Cycle Maths Students Now Must Access Financial Education Resources From CCPC

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The classroom materials will teach students about issues including VAT, loans and compound interest.

Every junior cycle maths student will now have access to new financial education resources from the CCPC.

The classroom materials will teach students about issues including VAT, loans and compound interest.

The consumer watchdog says financial habits begin from an early age and young people need practical skills to make informed decisions.

Previous research found students themselves want to learn more about areas including saving, budgeting and investing.

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