Quarterly Talk Recap

SFEPD Featured on National News

Financial literacy is a game-changer! Check out this powerful story from Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien, where Diane Roberts spends time with SFEPD Student Ambassador Kayleigh Dunn to highlight how financial education goes beyond the classroom and transforms lives. Kayleigh is a longtime SFEPD Student Ambassador at Alabama State University, where our program is supported by Oversight Professor Kim Smith.

At SFEPD, we're proud to empower students through real-world financial skills that last a lifetime. Click below to watch the story!

SFEPD Financial Educators

The SFEPD Financial Educators are continuing to spread our mission to enhance financial and economic literacy and to promote the professional development of individuals and communities through our Mind Over Money Skills presentations at HBCUs. Check out some of the presentations our financial educators have completed this month to see the impact we’re making! Email us today at info@sfepd.org to schedule a presentation on your campus for the Spring semester or even plan ahead for Fall 2025.

FTC Announces Top Scams of 2024

In 2024, fraud losses surged to $12.5 billion, with one in three fraud reports involving financial loss. Online scams accounted for over $3 billion in losses, while phone scams led to a higher median loss of $1,500 per person.

Younger adults, particularly those aged 20-29, reported losing money more often than older adults, with online shopping scams and fake investment opportunities being the top culprits. Imposter scams remained the most reported, and bank transfers were the primary method of payment to scammers, totaling $2 billion in losses. 

Click here to read the full report.

Student Ambassador Program

Our SFEPD Student Ambassadors are making a lasting impact on their campuses, equipping their peers with essential financial literacy skills through engaging workshops and events. From interactive presentations to being present at organizational fairs, these ambassadors are fostering a culture of financial empowerment. This edition of our newsletter highlights their incredible work, featuring snapshots of their outreach, leadership, and dedication to promoting economic success among college students.

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