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In what can only be described as a historic milestone in American education—and possibly the most unexpected news of the decade—a new study has revealed that financial literacy has officially reached 100%.
Yes, you read that right.
According to a bombshell survey conducted by Gallup and Xavier University, Americans have collectively reached a level of financial enlightenment never before seen. The entire study consisted of just one single question:
“What is money?”
A) A medium of exchange including coins and banknotes
B) Lettuce
C) Shoes
D) Pizza
An astonishing 96% of respondents answered correctly, which experts generously rounded up to “basically everyone,” citing a margin of error—and possibly wishful thinking.
The full article, published in Forpes (yes, that’s “Forpes,” not “Forbes”), outlines the details of this miraculous leap in knowledge and includes brilliant academic commentary, insightful analysis, and one participant who admitted they answered “pizza” only because they were hungry.
📄 Read the “shocking” Forpes article here:
New Shocking Forpes Article (PDF)
In response to the findings, WealthWave Founder Tom Mathews made the announcement of a lifetime:
“With these revelations, I can now retire. Our work is done. Think of polio, etc… If you need anything, come visit me in Saint Martin.”
Even longtime leader Bill Mitchell chimed in with a heartfelt farewell:
“Pickleball starts in 5 minutes, so I’ll make my statement quick: What Tom said.”
Before you pack up your presentations and retire your calculators, consider this:
🗓️ What day is it?
Exactly.
This April Fools’ article reminds us that while humor is powerful, our mission is very real. Financial illiteracy hasn’t gone away—it’s just hiding behind more complexity, more noise, and more misinformation than ever before. And that’s exactly why the work we do at WealthWave still matters.
So while we celebrate this fictional victory, let’s get back to what we do best: educating, equipping, and empowering families to take control of their financial futures.
🎉 Enjoy the laugh, then keep fighting the good fight.
👉 Read the full blog post here