Financial literacy programs

Here’s a list of 15 financial literacy programs designed to help individuals, especially young adults, gain essential money management skills:

  1. Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy - Offers resources and advocacy to improve financial literacy among students from pre-kindergarten through college.

  2. FINRA Investor Education Foundation - Provides free resources and tools to help individuals manage their finances, including budgeting and investing basics.

  3. National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) - Focuses on financial education through research, resources, and tools aimed at improving financial literacy across all age groups.

  4. Money Smart by FDIC - A comprehensive financial education program aimed at helping individuals develop financial skills and confidence.

  5. Junior Achievement (JA) - Offers programs for students from elementary school through high school that focus on work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

  6. MyMoney.gov - A U.S. government website that provides resources and tools for financial education, covering topics such as budgeting, saving, and credit.

  7. Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) - A commission that coordinates federal efforts to promote financial education and provides resources to improve financial literacy.

  8. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University - A well-known program that teaches individuals how to get out of debt, manage their money, and build wealth.

  9. EverFi Financial Literacy - Provides digital financial education courses for students, covering a wide range of financial topics, from savings to insurance.

  10. Money Management International (MMI) - Offers financial education and counseling services, including workshops and online resources.

  11. Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) - Provides free curriculum and resources for teachers to educate students on personal finance topics.

  12. 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy - An initiative by the American Institute of CPAs that offers free financial education resources for consumers.

  13. Operation HOPE - Focuses on financial dignity and inclusion, offering programs to teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and digital education.

  14. Smart About Money (SAM) - A program by NEFE that offers free courses, articles, and tools to help individuals manage their finances effectively.

  15. National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) - Provides financial education resources, training, and certifications to improve financial literacy among individuals of all ages.

These programs offer various resources, from workshops and online courses to interactive tools, all aimed at enhancing financial knowledge and skills.

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