Financial Education

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Explore our Financial Education hub to enhance your financial literacy and empower your money management skills. Discover articles that simplify complex financial concepts and provide insights into making informed decisions. From understanding consumer rights to navigating economic trends, our resources are designed to build your confidence in financial responsibility. Use our search box, explore subtopics, and dive into FAQs and research studies to deepen your financial knowledge.

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Explore the essentials of financial education to enhance your financial literacy. From mastering budgeting and saving to understanding consumer rights and economic trends, these subtopics empower you to make informed decisions and recognize financial risks.

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Enhance your understanding of money management, make informed decisions, and recognize risks to achieve financial goals with essential financial education.

Studies

Explore essential studies that illuminate financial education’s role in enhancing literacy, informed decision-making, and risk awareness. These insights empower consumers to navigate debt, credit, banking, and more with confidence and responsibility.

Eye-Opening Global Poverty Statistics

By: Zina Kumok 3/31/2026

If you’re living in the U.S., you may be aware of rising poverty levels. However, you may not know the scale of poverty across the world — and how it... Read More »

83% of Parents Say Schools Should Teach Finance Over Literature

By: Lynn Cadet 9/23/2025

As more states join in on mandating financial literacy classes in schools, parents aren’t shying away from expressing their support for the matter.  A new... Read More »

Study: Women Judged 3X Harsher Than Men for Financial Mistakes

By: Lynn Cadet 7/16/2025

When men make financial mistakes, they’re seen as strategic three times more often than women, who are more likely to be called reckless, according to a... Read More »

Study: 1 in 3 Americans Still Haunted by Financial Mistakes

By: Lynn Cadet 5/14/2025

Money mistakes are a financial burden that most people would rather not discuss. That’s because these missteps don’t just drain bank accounts — they also... Read More »

Industry News

Stay updated on industry news in financial education to grasp emerging trends, regulatory changes, and company initiatives. These developments shape the tools and resources that enhance financial literacy and decision-making.

The Realworld App Educates Young Adults on Avoiding Debt

The Realworld App Educates Young Adults on Avoiding Debt

In a Nutshell: The journey into adulthood can be daunting. Young people are often faced with... Read More »

Matt Walker 5/26/2021

FCB: Financial Education to Reduce Debt and Raise Credit

FCB: Financial Education to Reduce Debt and Raise Credit

In a Nutshell: First Commonwealth Bank was founded in the 1880s, and it has steadily evolved to... Read More »

Adam West 3/29/2021

Outschool: Free Online Learning for Families Facing Debt

Outschool: Free Online Learning for Families Facing Debt

In a Nutshell: Access to quality education — and the technology necessary to receive it — is... Read More »

Matt Walker 3/24/2021

Zogo Helps People Avoid Debt via Gamified Education

Zogo Helps People Avoid Debt via Gamified Education

In a Nutshell: Financial literacy initiatives are often lacking in U.S. schools and households.... Read More »

Matt Walker 3/19/2021

Service Credit Union on Financial Health & Community

Service Credit Union on Financial Health & Community

In a Nutshell: Service Credit Union first opened in New Hampshire in 1957 and now has 50... Read More »

Matt Walker 2/24/2021

PSECU: Supporting Members’ Financial Health

PSECU: Supporting Members’ Financial Health

In a Nutshell: Credit unions have played an important role for individuals and communities in... Read More »

Matt Walker 2/17/2021