“The secret to saving successfully is surprisingly simple,” said Madeline Daniels, spokesperson for America Saves. “People with a plan to save are twice as likely to save successfully. Whether you are saving for a rainy day, your retirement, education, or another goal, America Saves Week is the perfect opportunity to set your savings goal, make a plan, and learn how to save the most effective way—automatically.”

“Individuals today hear many messages about spending, so it is critical to have programs such as America Saves Week that focus on saving,” said Employee Benefit Research Institute president and chief executive officer Lori Lucas. “As the education arm of the Employee Benefit Research Institute, it is ASEC’s mission to help inform and educate individuals on the steps they can take to save for their long-term financial security, and America Saves Week is an important part of that work.”

HOW EACH US STATE IS SHAPING THE PERSONAL FINANCE IQ OF ITS STUDENTS
By Eric Rosenbaum, www.cnbc.com
Americans choose where they live for many reasons, including access to a quality education for their children. But families may not pay close attention to one educational standard that varies from state to state and can have big implications for financial well-being and, in particular, student debt: high school personal finance content.

30 YEARS!
By www.afsaef.org
The AFSA Education Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary having been established in February 1990 as a nonprofit organization to heighten consumers’ awareness of personal financial responsibility. The mission of the foundation is to educate consumers of all ages on personal finance concepts and help them realize the benefits of responsible money management. 

TAX IDENTITY THEFT AWARENESS
By www.consumer.ftc.gov
Tax identity thieves and IRS imposters are ready for tax season, whether you are or not. Join the FTC and its partners for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week to find out how to protect yourself, and what to do if you or someone you know runs into problems.

ONLINE FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES
By www.teachbanzai.com
Banzai is a platform for online financial literacy used by more than 60,000 teachers throughout the United States, thanks to the sponsorship of 800 banks and credit unions. K–12 students learn through trial and error with Banzai simulation games, preparing for adult life. Teachers use Banzai for its comprehensive curriculum, ease of use, and engaging teaching style. Watch this video to get a quick idea of what we’re all about.

FINANCIAL LITERACY SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO KIDS
By Danielle Orange-Scott, www.educationdive.com
In 2016, a report by Bank of America demonstrated an alarming statistic: Only 16% of millennials age 18-26 were optimistic about their financial futures. In the same year, Fortune published an article stating two in three Americans can't pass a basic financial literacy test.