News 2023
Updates from NEFE in 2023
Community and Optimism: Revisiting the 2023 Financial Literacy Day on the Hill
December 04, 2023
Explore the spirit of collaboration at the 2023 Financial Literacy Day on the Hill! NEFE helps organize advocates, policymakers, and educators to champion financial education for a brighter financial future.
Poll: One-third of Native Community Members Encountered Bias, Exclusion From the Financial Services Sector
November 17, 2023
Unlock financial insights: NEFE's poll finds that one-third of Native community members face bias and exclusion in the financial services sector, double the rate of the general adult population.
Community Reinvestment Act Reforms: A Powerful Tool Against Racial Discrimination in Finance
October 30, 2023
Explore how recent reforms to the CRA tackle racial discrimination in finance, promoting inclusivity and better address today’s challenges.
The Origin Story: Manifest Destiny’s Creation of Economic Deserts and the Devastation of Subsistence Economy
October 12, 2023
Uncover the untold story of Native Communities economies – Manifest Destiny's legacy revealed. Join us on a journey through history, land and finance with Indigenous economies.
Higher Education Institutions In Oregon, Alabama Receive Grant Funding For Financial Education Research
October 11, 2023
Unlocking Financial Wisdom: NEFE Awards Grants to Lewis and Clark College, University of Alabama for Innovative Research in Financial Education.
The Road to FinCon: Highlighting the Work of Women
October 05, 2023
Join us on a journey of empowerment and financial well-being with the incredible women of FinCon's Women in Money events!
Stand-alone and Flexible: A 2023 Legislative Review of K-12 Financial Education Requirements
September 25, 2023
Discover the latest in K-12 financial education legislation for 2023 – from standalone courses to teacher requirements, stay ahead with our legislative review
Opinion Poll Data Shows U.S. Adults with Student Loans Worried About the Repayment Pause Ending
September 18, 2023
As the student loan repayment pause nears its end, 83% of borrowers are bracing for financial turbulence. New poll data now!
Reflections From My New Space: Thoughts for Where We Are and What We Can Do
June 27, 2023
Join Michelle Samuels-Jones in her transformative role as NEFE's Senior Director for Equity, empowering underrepresented communities through financial education.
The Transformative Theory of Financial Trauma: More Questions than Answers
June 23, 2023
Dive into the transformative theory of financial trauma, redefining research methodologies, amplifying marginalized voices, and pursuing wealth justice.
NEFE Welcomes New Senior Director of Equity
June 14, 2023
Introducing Michelle Samuels-Jones, NEFE's new Senior Director of Equity! Join us as we promote inclusive financial education for all.
Consumer Trust, Awareness of Bank Crisis Explored in New Opinion Poll
June 08, 2023
NEFE researched whether awareness of the various bank collapses and failures worldwide in March 2023 impacted consumer trust of the sector in the areas of confidence, faith, ethics and professionalism.
New Poll Examines Consumer Trust in Financial Institutions Following Recent Bank Failures
April 27, 2023
This opinion poll captured exclusive, moment-in-time data on consumer trust in financial institutions and how those sentiments changed following a major, well-publicized crisis in the industry.
How Can Other Fields Help Improve the Impact of Financial Education?
April 24, 2023
Different states have different requirements for financial education. Some are based on needs in the community, while others are based on what the legislature is willing to pass.
Financial Education Innovation & Impact Summit Recap: Our Exploration of Impact
April 21, 2023
A frequent debate, both within and outside the financial well-being sector, is whether financial education “works.” Though, this is generally understood to mean whether financial education can make a measurable difference for those it is delivered to.
Financial Well-being in the Workplace: An Opportunity for Quality
April 20, 2023
Organizations seeking to attract and retain top talent are turning to workplace wellness initiatives as a way to differentiate themselves.
Introducing Stephanie Cote – NEFE’s 2023 Visiting Scholar
April 18, 2023
Discover how NEFE's 2023 visiting scholar, Stephanie Cote, will explore financial education for Indigenous populations in a seven-part series.
Financial Education Innovation & Impact Summit Recap: Our Exploration of Quality
April 14, 2023
Read our exploration of what constitutes quality financial education and how it can be made more equitable and inclusive. Learn about culturally responsive education, effective legislation, and reducing complexity in this recap of our Financial Education Innovation & Impact Summit.
Physical Health Meets Financial Health: Strategies for Improving Access to Financial Education
April 11, 2023
School-based curriculum has been a successful entry point for widely introducing important financial education concepts, but access to this curriculum has not been available to many important demographics.
Financial Education Innovation & Impact Summit Recap: Our Exploration of Access
April 07, 2023
With less than half of states offering financial education in their public schools, millions of Americans do not have guaranteed access to this essential information.
New Advocacy Resource: Infographics on Financial Education’s Effectiveness
March 21, 2023
We have created three infographics detailing the findings of a joint meta-analysis with the FINRA Foundation to assist those advocating for effective financial education.
New Opinion Poll Explores Emotions Tied to Financial Well-Being
March 03, 2023
Through our first opinion poll of 2023, we explore the intersection between external markers of financial well-being and personal opinions of financial well-being.
In Context: Nonparticipation and Financial Trauma
March 02, 2023
Chloe McKenzie's research on nonparticipation and financial trauma interrogates and tests assumptions that are central to the financial well-being field.
Part One: The Myth of the Financial Personality Defect
February 27, 2023
The chroniclers and researchers of our financial positions and circumstances have left little space for financial trauma’s role in the evolution of the widening wealth gap.
Part Two: Limited and Nonparticipation by Design
February 27, 2023
When evaluating what financial trauma does to us, we must understand that limited or nonparticipation in the economy shows up in two distinct ways.
Part Three: Limited and Nonparticipation as a Trauma Response
February 27, 2023
The wealth gap exists for a number of reasons, one of which is because of pervasive financial trauma.
NEFE Welcomes New Board Trustees
January 31, 2023
NEFE welcomes three new professional team members to its 17-member board for 2023, Christine D. Lovely, The Honorable Loretta Sanchez, and Bob Lewis. The NEFE Board named Richard Ketchum 2023 chair, Jason Young vice chair, Colleen Walker chair emeritus.