Financial Capability Month

April is a month dedicated to celebrating the importance of financial well-being, quality financial education and the work being done to move the field forward. NEFE is proud to be a part of this celebration since the beginning, spearheading the creation of Youth Financial Literacy Day, which the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy expanded into Youth Financial Literacy Month and then eventually Financial Literacy Month, which was formally recognized by the U.S. Senate in 2004.

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NEFE News

K-12 Financial Education Graduation Requirement Implementation Position Papers Now Available

April 23, 2025

Explore NEFE's series of position papers detailing the critical decisions states must consider for effective financial education policy implementation.

Multigenerational Household Poll Analysis: Expenses in Multigenerational Households

April 22, 2025

What happens when one household juggles the financial needs of kids, parents, and grandparents all at once? NEFE’s latest data reveals the full picture.

April 10, 2025

NEFE's Billy Hensley Receives William E. Odom Visionary Leadership Award

NEFE President and CEO Dr. Billy J. Hensley has been honored with the 2025 William E. Odom Visionary Leadership Award for advancing the field of financial education.

Financial Well-Being of Multigenerational Households

April 09, 2025

A new NEFE poll reveals adults in multigenerational households spend an average of $500/month on support, with 73% making unexpected financial sacrifices.

Multigenerational Household Poll Analysis: Summarizing the Family Makeup

April 09, 2025

New data from NEFE reveals that 55% of U.S. adults live in multigenerational households, with 52% caring for children under 18 and 31% providing support to aging relatives or friends.

Financial Well-Being in America: A Trend Analysis

April 04, 2025

Are Americans feeling more financially secure? Discover key insights from our latest analysis on financial well-being trends across demographics.

Financial Education in the Context of Systemic Barriers

April 02, 2025

How can financial education address systemic barriers and historical trauma in Native communities? Discover insights and solutions in NEFE’s latest reflection

NEFE Announces New Addition to Board of Trustees

March 24, 2025

NEFE welcomes new leadership to its Board of Trustees, bringing fresh perspectives to advance financial education and equity. Meet the newest members.

January 13, 2025

Prospect for an Economically Thriving Native Nation Seven Generations Out
By Stephanie Cote

Discover how financial education is shaping resilient Native communities, preserving traditions, and driving economic empowerment.

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Financial Literacy Graduation Requirements by State

In 2023, West Virginia HB 3113 , Indiana SB 35, Connecticut SB 1165 , Minnesota HF 2497 , Louisiana HB 103 , Oregon SB 3, Wisconsin AB 109 and Pennsylvania SB 843 all passed through the legislature and were signed by each state’s Governor.

This brings the number of states that now have a financial literacy graduation requirement for all students to 26. For more information about developments from 2024, see NEFE’s Legislative Review Report.

NEFE Research

Supporting research in the field of financial well-being.

NEFE promotes a better understanding of personal finance by identifying and investigating the financial issues affecting people's lives. We advance effective financial education through research studies, symposia, think tanks and round table discussions.

NEFE funds rigorous, innovative and actionable research that seeks to improve the public's financial well-being and has the potential to make a profound contribution to our field.

Our research values drive this work.

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