Financial Education in Schools. Dr. Billy Hensley

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Episode 210: NEFE in November. Part 1.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There's no question that personal finance can be a complex and often confusing topic. With so many different products, services, and terms to understand, it's no wonder that so many people feel overwhelmed when it comes to managing their money.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Would a financial literacy course have helped you on your path? Do you think every teen should take a financial literacy course before graduation to help with foundational financial skill sets?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The good news is that there are organizations like <a href="https://nefe.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>NEFE</strong></a> (National Endowment for Financial Education) that are dedicated to helping people understand and take control of their financial well-being, and that includes teens.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">30 years ago, NEFE began their commitment to further the field of financial well-being.  And in celebration of this milestone my team and I have created this special series called NEFE In November. Each week for the month of November, I invite an employee of NEFE to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing personal finance education in the US today.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this episode, it’s my pleasure to have President & CEO of NEFE, Dr Billy Hensley, back again to discuss a recent NEFE poll that explores the need for effective financial education in schools.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Learn more about NEFE's recent article and poll; <strong><a href= "https://www.nefe.org/news/2022/04/financial-education-mandates.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most Adults Support Financial Education Mandates.</a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Billy J. Hensley, Ph.D., is the president and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education. Since his appointment in 2018, Dr.