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NEFE Celebrates 30 Years

NEFE now has more than 30 years of experience driving the financial education and financial well-being fields to new and innovative heights. Learn more about the work we have done, are doing and will push for in the future.

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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NEFE News

Opinion Poll Data Shows U.S. Adults with Student Loans Worried About the Repayment Pause Ending

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

By Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D., Senior Director, Equity, National Endowment for Financial Education

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

By Chloe McKenzie, Founder, BlackFem, Inc.

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

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

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

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?

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

By Amy Marty Conrad, Managing Director - Insights, NEFE

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

Organizations seeking to attract and retain top talent are turning to workplace wellness initiatives as a way to differentiate themselves.