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💸 Welcome to #FinancialCapabilityMonth (otherwise known as #FinancialLiteracyMonth). In his annual kick off video, @DrBillyHensley discusses his view of the field and what you can look forward to throughout April➡️ bit.ly/4c4L2CV #FinancialEducation #FinanicalWellBeing

In 2025, we awarded five high-quality #ResearchProjects a total of $636,878. From ASL-first instruction to Indigenous #FinancialEducation channels to HBCU research, these projects will strengthen our field. Explore these projects in our #AnnualReport: bit.ly/4t1wevG

Our 2026 #Research #Funding Cycle is now open! We will be accepting submissions until 5/4 from colleges and universities, research organizations and other #Nonprofit groups on projects tied to advancing #FinEd. Get started on your submission today: bit.ly/33if3Ni

Our 2025 #AnnualReport is now available! 30 states now require #PersonalFinance education, public demand continues to grow, our new #StrategicPlan is set to launch this year and more. Hear from our leaders on what we accomplished in 2025: bit.ly/4t1wevG #FinEd

In a multi-campus evaluation of @appcollegeassoc's efforts to elevate effective #FinancialPractices, 13 initiatives across seven colleges were independently studied. Participants showed significant gains in #Budgeting behaviors, #FinancialWellBeing & more. bit.ly/3K7PClP

New #Research findings: @ICF evaluated how campus initiatives implemented by the @AppCollegeAssoc elevated effective #FinancialPractices at institutions serving a high percentage of rural and first-generation college students. Read the report: bit.ly/3K7PClP #FinEd

We conducted a national satellite media tour, featuring @DrBillyHensley, to highlight our recent polling data on the demand for more #PersonalFinance instruction in schools and explain why #FinEd should be a priority in 2026. Here are the highlights: bit.ly/4tvzOPJ

Yesterday, @DrBillyHensley appeared on @ABCNews Live Weekend to talk about the key factors that guide effective #FinancialEducation. Full interview: bit.ly/4bxeyTk More on these key factors: bit.ly/3jZBvnq #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialWellBeing

Today, @DrBillyHensley is speaking with media outlets nationwide on the importance of #FinEd—backed by sentiments from our #PublicOpinionPolling and highlighting states with graduation requirements. These conversations are continuing to elevate why #FinEd matters for students.

Strengthening #FinEd starts with strengthening organizations and individuals that support it. Through our #ImprovementWithPurpose #StrategicPlan pillar, we’re continuing to invest in internal improvements that help better serve the field. More: bit.ly/4ivSJ87 #FinLit

At NEFE, we know that well-designed systems create better outcomes. That is why our #ImprovementWithPurpose #StrategicPlan pillar focuses on building internal capacity and strategic alignment to help our community advance high-quality #FinEd. More: bit.ly/4ivSJ87 #FinLit

Happy holidays from your friends at NEFE. Sending our best wishes for the holiday season and the year ahead. #HappyHolidays

The future of our #ResearchInAction #StrategicPlan pillar is focused on generating insights to improve effectiveness of programs, uncover emerging trends and reach learners more equitably. Explore how this work can inform your efforts: bit.ly/49dIin7 #FinEd

Through our #ResearchInAction #StrategicPlan pillar, we elevate rigorous, innovative and thought-provoking research that focuses on the foundations of the #PersonalFinanceEcosystem. Explore how this research can support your work: bit.ly/49dIin7 #FinancialEducation

Public demand for high-quality #FinEd is accelerating, and that momentum is helping shape the work of the field. Through our 2025 #PublicOpinionPolls, we were able to explore this overwhelming public support. Learn more through our #PollAnalysis: bit.ly/4i352bB #FinLit

Congratulations to one of our closest partners, and one of the most important voices in #FinancialEducation, on three decades of influential work. 🎉 #FinancialLiteracy

From everyone here at NEFE: Happy #Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for the #FinancialEducation professionals who work every day to strengthen #FinancialWelBeing in communities across the country. When we work together, we create greater impact for our field. #FinancialLiteracy

🔦 #IndigenousPeoplesMonth Spotlight: @Oweesta's "Building Native Communities (BNC)" curriculum equips educators, coaches and community leaders with proven tools to build sustainable #FinancialEducation programs that meet learners where they are. bit.ly/48VfEXz

“The public sentiment for requiring #PersonalFinance classes is really positive. Evidence reinforces that this instruction is in demand across all demographics." – Madelyn Smith and Hunter Field on the momentum of K-12 graduation requirements today at the @AFCPE symposium.

“Counselors, educators and planners are key supports for helping individuals and families manage these challenging responsibilities,” according to J. Michael @Dedmon, our director of Research, who presented the data at a breakout session during the symposium.

Additionally, respondents generally believe that their financial pressures are more difficult than those of their parents’ generation and will be tougher than those faced by future generations.

From our presentation at the @AFCPE Symposium on the #FinancialChallenges of #Multigenerational households: 46% of primary caretakers and 54% of shared caretakers have a “worse than expected quality of financial life.” #FinancialEducation #FinancialWellBeing #AFCPE2025