I find the stock market, finance and dynamics quite fascinating but I know so little about it. Growing up in Germany you just didn't need to. Now, here in the US it's a totally different story. I learnt a little already but have a ways to go. In the meantime, I can rely on my hubby who knows his way around since he grew up with it and also studied it.
Yes, people over there unlikely to talk about money and it is considered a taboo topic even for grown up. This is why so few can be financially free.
It is critical to be financially educated at an early age, but it is never too late.