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Gráinne Griffin Appointed Ireland’s Financial Literacy Ambassador
Gráinne Griffin Appointed Ireland’s Financial Literacy Ambassador

The CCPC’s Director of Financial Education will represent Ireland in the European Commission’s financial literacy network and support the country’s National Financial Literacy Strategy.

By David Ryder

Raymond James Cares Month: Global Wealth Solutions Group and Lisa Detanna Promote Youth Financial Literacy in California
Raymond James Cares Month: Global Wealth Solutions Group and Lisa Detanna Promote Youth Financial Literacy in California

The event included storytelling, discussions, and educational resources designed to introduce children to saving, spending, and responsible money management.

By David Ryder

NCCEE Announces EPF Summer Institutes Schedule for North Carolina Educators
NCCEE Announces EPF Summer Institutes Schedule for North Carolina Educators

Three week-long sessions across North Carolina universities will provide 40 hours of instruction for educators preparing to teach Economics and Personal Finance courses.

By David Ryder

Scott Bessent Invokes the American Dream in Academy Acceptance Speech
Scott Bessent Invokes the American Dream in Academy Acceptance Speech

He said the circumstances of a person’s upbringing should never define future opportunity and argued that every generation deserves the chance to pursue a similar path.

By David Ryder

Financial Literacy Efforts by Small Banks Deserve Recognition
Financial Literacy Efforts by Small Banks Deserve Recognition

Montecito Bank & Trust has offered community financial education for more than two decades. The bank conducts workshops for both youth and adults, while bilingual programming helps make financial information accessible to wider audiences.

By David Ryder

City of Mobile Partners with Local Organizations to Host Financial Literacy Bootcamp
City of Mobile Partners with Local Organizations to Host Financial Literacy Bootcamp

Money Moves events are designed to help residents improve their personal finances through guidance from local experts.

By David Ryder

Financial Literacy Shortfall Leaves Millions of Americans Exposed to Economic Strain, Says Milken Institute
Financial Literacy Shortfall Leaves Millions of Americans Exposed to Economic Strain, Says Milken Institute

Younger adults enter working life carrying student loans while also facing high housing costs and slow wage growth, creating financial realities that require immediate decision-making without strong prior preparation in personal finance.

By David Ryder

Financial Literacy Becomes a Graduation Requirement in 39 U.S. States as Standalone Economics Courses are Replaced by Personal Finance Mandates
Financial Literacy Becomes a Graduation Requirement in 39 U.S. States as Standalone Economics Courses are Replaced by Personal Finance Mandates

While the expansion of personal finance education continues, questions have emerged about the reduced emphasis on standalone economics courses. Economics education traditionally covers broader topics such as market systems, public policy, inflation, employment trends, and national income.

By David Ryder

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