Financial Education

Enhance your financial literacy to make informed decisions, understand risks, and stay updated on economic trends, financial responsibility, and consumer rights.

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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Financial Literacy

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.

Survey: 90% of Americans Report Gaps in Their Financial Education

By: Lynn Cadet 4/3/2025

Rising food prices and high interest rates are the tell-tale signs of soaring inflation, and Americans are certainly feeling the pressure.  As Americans... Read More »

Nearly 30% of Americans Don’t Check Their Credit Score Annually

By: Jon McDonald 9/26/2024

Despite inflation, rocket-high interest rates, stagnant wages, and shocking grocery prices, Americans continue to find ways to manage the high cost of... Read More »

Americans Prefer No Criminal Record to Ivy League Diploma

By: Jon McDonald 4/1/2024

Nearly one-third of American adults, more than 70 million people, have a criminal record, which can severely limit their access to loans, employment,... Read More »

10 Best Personal Finance Books To Read in 2023

By: Mike Senecal 11/1/2023

It’s not easy to go online and find the personal financial information you need to make the right money choices. There’s so much information that choosing... 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.

Step Acquisition Gives MrBeast a 450M-User Fintech Megaphone

Step Acquisition Gives MrBeast a 450M-User Fintech Megaphone

Beast Industries, founded and led by YouTube creator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Jimmy... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 2/10/2026

CFPB Data Points to Responsible Use of BNPL Products

CFPB Data Points to Responsible Use of BNPL Products

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released the results of its in-depth... Read More »

Andrew Allen 12/18/2025

Plaid's AI Upgrade Boosts Cash-Flow Clarity for Lenders

Plaid's AI Upgrade Boosts Cash-Flow Clarity for Lenders

Plaid has brought out an upgraded reporting pipeline called Plaid Check that adds new... Read More »

Eric Bank 12/10/2025

Apple Pay’s Rise Exposes New Blind Spots for Lenders

Apple Pay’s Rise Exposes New Blind Spots for Lenders

Apple Pay’s 11th birthday is a mixed bag. The mobile electronic wallet (e-wallet) now accounts... Read More »

Eric Bank 10/29/2025

Self Financial Enters On-Demand Pay, Targeting Payday Lenders

Self Financial Enters On-Demand Pay, Targeting Payday Lenders

Self Financial is joining the fintechs entering the on-demand pay market — a clear sign that... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/2/2025

OneMain Expanding 'Credit Worthy' Program to 2,000 Schools

OneMain Expanding 'Credit Worthy' Program to 2,000 Schools

OneMain Financial has launched a broader initiative for its Credit Worthy program, which aims... Read More »

Eric Bank 8/29/2025