Advocacy, Research & Updates
The NFEC spearheads the financial wellness movement around the world through advocacy and raising awareness. Our campaigns are focused on promoting financial wellness through: promoting the adopting of financial literacy programming into schools, encouraging individuals to work toward greater financial strength, getting families involved in teaching kids about money, and sharing research with the industry to empower broader advocacy.
We commend you on your interest in the movement to promote financial literacy education and help support people to work toward greater financial wellness. Because financial education is still a grassroots movement, your participation is much valued and needed.
Featured Advocacy Campaign of the Quarter: Financial Literacy Month
On March 9, 2004 Senate Resolution 316 was passed designating April 2004 as “Financial Literacy Month” to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances. The NFEC offers complimentary resources and suggestions for participating.
A major part of Financial Literacy Month for the NFEC is Financial Educators Day. Each year, we recognize those making a difference in the Financial Literacy Movement based on nominations we receive. Do you know someone who deserves to have their efforts recognized? Click the button below.
Latest Advocacy Campaigns
Financial Literacy Month
April
On March 9, 2004 Senate Resolution 316 was passed designating April 2004 as “Financial Literacy Month” to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances. We commend those organizations that are promoting financial wellness, and encourage you to expand your programs this year.
National Financial Educators Day
April
Financial Educators Day recognizes those individuals who are working to improve the financial capabilities of people in their communities. will honor educators with a Financial Educators Day Certificate of Appreciation. The only requirement is that the award recipient contributes positively to the financial literacy movement. Nominate yourself or another
Latest Research, Surveys & Testing Data
Updated Standards for Financial Educators
April
The NFEC updated the Framework for Teaching Personal Finance. These standards developed in partnership with the Danielson Group (creators of most widely accepted instructor standards in public education) to share benchmarks with the financial education industry and provides clear performance criteria. The qualifications set forth in the Framework give public assurance that financial education instructors are held to the highest standards of practice.
National Financial Literacy Test Results
March
The latest Financial Literacy Test Results. More than 70,000 people from all 50 states participated in our financial literacy test and surveys. The test questions cover the ten subjects covered in the Financial Literacy Framework & Standards and has been featured in Huffington Post, The Hill, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC and USA Today. See the latest national test results – click here.
Cost of Financial Illiteracy
January
Each year the NFEC promotes the cost of financial illiteracy survey. These data are gathered from people around the country and the results help define the real costs of lacking money management knowledge. Featured on the front page of USA Today, MarketWatch, and MSNBC.