NFECs Commitment to Kids & Youth Financial Literacy

Financial habits form young – when kids are between 7 and 9 years old.[1, 2] Youth who are not taught how to manage, value, and work for money lack the skills they need to be self-sufficient. This situation has impact not only on the child’s future finances, but also on self-esteem, relationships, and overall enjoyment of life when he or she matures into adulthood.

We are committed to addressing this social impact issue and have invested the past few years into raising awareness, expanding our product line, and training champions to teach personal finance to kids.

If helping kids prepare for financial realities is important to you – join our campaigns and access our resources.

How You Can Get Involved

  • Teach Your Kids About Money
  • Teach Kids in Your Community
  • Promote Youth Financial Education
  • Active Involvement in Advocacy Campaigns
  • Get Creative – How do You Want to Make a Difference?

Materials to Support Your Efforts

Family Chore Project (complimentary)

Kids’ Financial Literacy Standards & Teaching Kids (complimentary)

Kids Financial Literacy Standards PK – 8th Grade

Kids’ Curriculum & Activities: For Parents & Educators

Participate in Our Kids’ Advocacy Campaigns

Love & Money Month: Parents & Kids’ Resources

Cash for Candy Campaign

Substitute Cash for Candy

Teach Financial Literacy Petition

Parents Teaching Kids About Money Survey

Stop Advertising to Kids

Student Loan Debt Crisis

Give Savings Campaign

School Adoption of Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, & Career Education

Financial Literacy in Schools Survey

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Kobliner, B. (2018). Money habits are set by age 7. Teach your kids the value of a dollar now. PBS News Hour, April 5.

Pressman, R.M., Owens, J.A., Evans, A.S., & Nemon, M.L. (2014). Examining the interface of family and personal traits, media, and academic imperatives using the Learning Habit Study. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 42:5, 347-63. Brown University study