Treasury: The Financial Literacy and Education Commission Releases the 2026 Update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy
The U.S. Department of the Treasury applauded the release of the 2026 update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy from the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), which is chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury and is composed of the heads of 23 federal agencies and the White House Domestic Policy Council. “The newest United States…
CFPB: Agency Proud to Support the National Strategy for Financial Literacy
As a member agency of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proud to support the new National Strategy for Financial Literacy to guide nationwide actions on building youth financial competency, developing good saving and investing habits, improving Americans’ knowledge of digital financial literacy, and learning how to avoid fraud…
ABA: Foundation Encourages Teens to Enter Annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” Video Contest
National contest challenges teens to share smart money management lessons through short-form video The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced that banks across the country are now accepting entries for its 16th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, which runs through Dec. 1. Lights, Camera, Save! invites teens ages 13-18 to create a video of 30 seconds…
ABA: America’s Banks & ABA Relaunch #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign with New ‘Scam Slayer’ Initiative, Resources on AI-Powered Scams
New campaign empowers consumers to stop scams before they start and highlights real-life Scam Slayers who recognize red flags and prevent fraud The American Bankers Association today relaunched its award-winning #BanksNeverAskThat campaign with a new “Scam Slayer” initiative as banks nationwide join forces to help consumers and small businesses recognize and avoid scams. The association is also…
ABA: Foundation Encourages America’s Banks to Host “Lights, Camera, Save!” Teen Video Contest
Teens compete for prizes worth up to $10,000 in national competition sponsored by Visa The American Bankers Association Foundation is urging banks across the country to participate in its upcoming 16th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video competition, which runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 1. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens ages 13-18 to…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $9.5 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Four States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $9.5 million in awards for projects in four states. The awards were provided through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities. The awards announced today are:…
ABA: ABA Testifies Before Senate Aging Committee on Protecting Seniors from AI-Generated Fraud
Association calls for coordinated action to combat growing threat of AI-enabled scams American Bankers Association Executive Vice President for Risk, Fraud and Cybersecurity Paul Benda will testify before the Senate Special Committee on Aging today on the growing threat of artificial intelligence-enabled scams and the need for a coordinated response to better protect older Americans…
Treasury: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Remarks Before the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Shared
As prepared for delivery “Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us here in the historic Cash Room. And thank you for your ongoing commitment to the work of this Commission as we meet to discuss digital financial literacy following the historic launch of Trump Accounts. I have long believed that the strength of a nation…
OCC: Comptroller Gould Highlights OCC’s Financial Literacy Efforts at Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today highlighted the OCC’s efforts to expand financial literacy, support responsible innovation, and provide consumers with practical educational resources in remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission meeting. Excerpts from Comptroller Gould’s remarks are below. His full statement can be found here. Supporting responsible innovation and digital financial…
CFPB: Deputy Director Mark Paoletta Shares Remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
“Good afternoon. I want to thank Secretary Bessent and the staff of the Treasury Department for convening this meeting, and for their leadership on digital financial literacy. Under the superb leadership of Acting Director Vought, the CFPB is advancing the Trump Administration’s expansive efforts to improve financial literacy and increase early access to financial empowerment…