Research Projects

NEFE funds rigorous, innovative and actionable research that increases the financial education community’s body of knowledge; provides insight into financial behavior; and contributes to the field’s understanding of effective educational practices.

For over two decades NEFE has been a catalyst for advancing effective financial education through its research funding. Since 2006, NEFE has awarded 53 research grants totaling over $7.6 million in funding.

New Pathways for Credit Building: Evaluating the Impact of Rent Reporting

This project conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess how rent reporting affects tenants’ credit scores, debt levels, credit access, rent payment timeliness, and eviction rates.

Listening To Learn: Assessing the Needs of Personal Finance High School Teachers in Tennessee

This project surveyed Tennessee high school teachers involved in personal finance education to better understand its current state and offer recommendations for improvement.