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.

Consumer Awareness

Empowers consumers to understand rights, identify unfair practices, and make informed decisions through insights on advertising and advocacy.

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.

Banks Offering Free Checking Has Declined from 65% to 38%

By: Mike Randall 3/31/2014

A recent survey of the 50 largest credit unions in the U.S. showed most still offer free standalone checking accounts. The study shows 72 percent of the... Read More »

Credit Crisis Made Worse By Banks That Wouldn’t Take Risks

By: Mike Randall 3/6/2014

According to a recent study conducted by a group of Cambridge researchers, the credit crisis of 2008 and beyond may have been made worse by bankers not... Read More »

Study: Home Values in Big Cities Took Biggest Hit in Recession

By: Mike Randall 1/2/2014

We are all aware home values took a big hit during the recession, but some areas were hit harder than others. A recent study by the American Community... Read More »

New Health Law’s Tax Credit Could Help and Hurt Employers

By: Mike Randall 11/11/2013

If you are confused about the possible benefits or drawbacks to the new Affordable Health Care Act that is about to go into effect, you are not alone. In... 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