News 2023

Updates from NEFE in 2023

 
 

Community and Optimism: Revisiting the 2023 Financial Literacy Day on the Hill

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

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

By NEFE Staff

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

The Origin Story: Manifest Destiny’s Creation of Economic Deserts and the Devastation of Subsistence Economy

By Stephanie Cote

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

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

The Road to FinCon: Highlighting the Work of Women

By Beth Bean, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Research and Impact and Chelsea Norton, Managing Director, Marketing and Engagement

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

By Emma Donahue, Policy and Advocacy Manager

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

Introducing Stephanie Cote – NEFE’s 2023 Visiting Scholar

Introducing Stephanie Cote – NEFE’s 2023 Visiting Scholar

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

Financial Education Innovation & Impact Summit Recap:  Our Exploration of Quality

By Dr. Beth Bean, Senior Vice President, Research and Impact

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

Physical Health Meets Financial Health: Strategies for Improving Access to Financial Education

By The NEFE Institute

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

Financial Education Innovation & Impact Summit Recap:  Our Exploration of Access

By Raven Newberry, Managing Director, Policy and Advocacy

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

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

New Opinion Poll Explores Emotions Tied to Financial Well-Being

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

By The NEFE Institute Team

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

Part One: The Myth of the Financial Personality Defect

By Chloe McKenzie, Founder, BlackFem, Inc.

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

Part Two: Limited and Nonparticipation by Design

By Chloe McKenzie, Founder, BlackFem, Inc.

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

Part Three: Limited and Nonparticipation as a Trauma Response

By Chloe McKenzie, Founder, BlackFem, Inc.

The wealth gap exists for a number of reasons, one of which is because of pervasive financial trauma.

NEFE Welcomes New Board Trustees

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.

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