The surprising way you could improve your finances in 2026, according to research

When people talk about improving financial literacy, the conversation often focuses on teaching practical skills: how to budget, how to save, how to avoid debt. These lessons feel concrete and actionable. But recent research suggests that the most effective way to change your financial behavior might be something far less obvious: learning in a more abstract, flexible way.

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