News 2021
Updates from NEFE in 2021
NEFE's Hensley Appointed to Union College Board of Trustees
December 17, 2021
Dr. Billy Hensley has joined his alma mater’s advisory group as an at-large member.
AFCPE Presents NEFE with 2021 Setting the Standard Award
December 08, 2021
NEFE was recognized as the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® 2021 “Setting the Standard” Award winner.
2 in 5 Americans Admit to Financial Infidelity Against Their Partner
November 18, 2021
New survey analyzes financial infidelity among U.S. adults who report having ever combined finances in a relationship.
Request for Proposals – NEFE 30th Anniversary Celebration and Conference
November 17, 2021
NEFE has issued a Request for Proposals for an event planner or production company to assist in planning NEFE’s 30th anniversary celebration and multi-day thought leadership conference in Denver in early Q4 of 2022.
NEFE Case Study: How Stanford University Embraced the Personal Finance Ecosystem
October 20, 2021
NEFE spoke with Stanford University’s Mind Over Money team about their work and using the Personal Finance Ecosystem to contextualize their efforts.
Americans Display Concern, Optimism in New Poll on Financial Well-Being
September 30, 2021
NEFE’s recent survey is the latest in a series spanning a 16-month period that overlaps the pandemic in the U.S.
RTDNA and NEFE Announce 2021 Excellence in Personal Finance Reporting Award Winners
September 15, 2021
NEFE congratulates the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Personal Finance Reporting Awards.
What We’re Reading: A Review of the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2020
August 30, 2021
NEFE’s summary and key takeaways from the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s report
NEFE, Council For Economic Education Frame Key Financial Education Needs Through Extensive Policy-Focused Convenings
August 20, 2021
NEFE and the CEE have published summaries of a series of high-impact, policy-focused convenings with industry stakeholders, advocates, practitioners and policymakers.
NEFE Hits $5 Million Milestone in Research Grant Funding
August 19, 2021
The National Endowment for Financial Education has now awarded more than $5 million in research grand funding in support of financial education.
NEFE Retires Smart About Money, High School Financial Planning Program
August 02, 2021
NEFE has ended management of its financial education platforms to focus on new endeavors to support financial education.
NEFE, Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance Agreement will Continue CashCourse
June 17, 2021
NEFE donates the entire CashCourse platform, including intellectual property and resources, to HEFWA as part of a philanthropic effort.
NEFE Names New Senior VP of Research, Impact
June 14, 2021
NEFE welcomes Beth Bean, Ph.D., as senior vice president, research and impact. Bean will oversee the expansion and application of NEFE’s research, insights and engagement.
Collaboration Is Vital to Improve Financial Well-Being
April 26, 2021
A true spirit of collaboration within the financial education community is necessary to unlock the doors to improved financial well-being for all Americans.
What We’re Reading: Working Paper Revisits Evidence on the Effectiveness of Financial Education
April 23, 2021
NEFE reflects on a working paper that quantifies the impact of financial education programs.
Majority of Americans Battered by Pandemic, Unsettled Economy
February 19, 2021
NEFE survey finds that nearly seven in 10 U.S. adults say they experienced unexpected financial setbacks in 2020.