Center for Financial Empowerment

07/10/2025

Scholarship Deadline Extended – to Friday, July 18!
Know a student who could use $2,000 for college or trade school? The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding 10 scholarships to motivated young adults in Southern California and Southern Nevada.
Applicants must:
> Be between 17–26
> Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
> Be accepted to a college, university, or trade school for Fall 2025
> Show strong community involvement

Apply at the link below by Friday, July 18, 2025 – don’t wait!

https://www.center4fe.org/scholarship25

06/27/2025

It’s Financial Fact Friday, where the facts might surprise you.

What country would you think has the most millionaires? The answer isn’t surprising. The United States is the world’s largest economy and literally millions of millionaires live here. Number 2 might be a bit of a surprise. It’s China. Japan is third, while the UK and France are tied for 4th.

06/23/2025

We’ve just wrapped our 6th year of financial empowerment at Basic Academy High School in Henderson, Nevada! 💸🎓 Thanks to a generous grant from MGM Resorts International and the support of US Government teachers, the CFE brought budgeting, saving, credit, and debt education to all 565 seniors—culminating in a high-energy Mad City Money simulation!

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers from Rize Credit Union, Charles Schwab, City of Henderson Government, Credit Union 1, and Toyota Financial Savings Bank for making this real-world experience possible.

📣 What students said:
💬 “It helped me learn unexpected events can happen and may require more than expected.” – Jonash A.
💬 “I learned the stress I felt is someone’s real life stress.” – Eva U.
💬 “This was one of the most real world examples you can get.” – Ashlee W.

Together, we’re helping students prepare for the realities of adult life. Learn how to get involved at the link below.

www.center4fe.org/getinvolved

06/19/2025

Juneteenth is more than a date—it’s a reminder of how long justice can take, and how much work remains. On June 19, 1865, news of freedom reached the last enslaved African Americans in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

At the Center for Financial Empowerment, we reflect on this day with reverence and responsibility. We believe that economic empowerment is a form of liberation.

Through financial education, we help young people navigate systems that weren’t built with everyone in mind—so they can build legacies, not just budgets.

🖤 We honor the past.
💚 We serve the present.
❤️ We invest in the future.

06/16/2025

Here’s an opportunity to help local high school age teens and have a great time! We need volunteers for an upcoming event at Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park on June 27. These are financial literacy simulations where students get hands-on experiences with budgeting, spending and saving. They get a hint at what real world finances are like to manage. It’s a fun, impactful time and we’d love your help. Use the link to get involved.

https://www.center4fe.org/getinvolved

06/13/2025

🚨 Scholarship Deadline Approaching – Sunday, June 22! Know a student who could use $2,000 for college or trade school? The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding 10 scholarships to motivated young adults in Southern California and Southern Nevada.

📌 Applicants must:
✔ Be between 17–26
✔ Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
✔ Be accepted to a college, university, or trade school for Fall 2025
✔ Show strong community involvement

🗓 Apply at the link below by Sunday, June 22, 2025 – don’t wait!
🔗 https://www.center4fe.org/scholarship25

06/11/2025

This Pride Month, the CFE proudly stands with the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 Financial empowerment is for everyone—no matter your gender identity or who you love. At the CFE, we believe in inclusive financial education that gives ALL individuals the tools to thrive.

We’re committed to creating safe, affirming spaces where teens and young adults can explore real-world money skills without fear or judgment.

🏳️‍🌈 Financial literacy is freedom.
🏳️‍⚧️ Budgeting is self-care.
💸 Knowledge is power.

Let’s build a future where everyone has access to the financial skills they need to succeed.

06/09/2025

The CFE brought our Mad City Money financial simulation to the Agassi Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada! Some 50 teens stepped into the real-world role of managing a family budget. They dealt with rent, credit, childcare, and lifestyle decisions. After the simulation, we hosted a discussion about smart money choices and financial independence.

Huge thanks to our CFE community volunteers and our friends at Rize Credit Union for bringing this experience to life as our Mad City salespeople!

📣 What participants are saying:
💬 “If I spend all my money on designer stuff, I run out of money faster—or go into debt.” – Stephanie R.
💬 “I learned that kids are expensive!” – Juliette
💬 “Credit can affect your ability to get housing.” – Theresa

This is how we empowered tomorrow. Get involved and help build a brighter future today!

www.center4fe.org/getinvolved

06/04/2025

Our Scholarship Deadline is Approaching – Apply by June 22!

The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to students with strong community involvement, leadership potential, and a passion for building a better future.

These scholarships are made possible thanks to Rize Credit Union team members who support this program through voluntary payroll donations. It’s a powerful example of community lifting up the next generation.

Eligibility:
✅ Age 17–26
✅ SoCal or Southern Nevada residents
✅ 2.0+ GPA
✅ Accepted to a college, university, or trade school for Fall 2025

Use the link to apply today!

www.center4fe.org/scholarship25

06/02/2025

Here’s an opportunity to help local high school age teens and have a great time! We need volunteers for upcoming events in Southern Nevada. These are financial literacy simulations where students get hands-on experiences with budgeting, spending and saving. They get a hint at what real world finances are like to manage. It’s a fun, impactful time and we’d love your help. Use the link to get involved.

https://wwww.center4fe.org/getinvolved

05/30/2025

2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open Through June 22, 2025! 🎓

The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate determination, community involvement, and a passion for building a better future.

Thanks to the generosity of Rize Credit Union team members – who support the program through voluntary payroll donations – these scholarships help students from modest-income families pursue higher education, learn a trade, or launch a career. It’s a true team effort to empower the next generation!

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:

✅ Demonstrates strong community involvement and leadership qualities.
✅ Accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school for Fall 2025.
✅ Minimum GPA of 2.0 on most recent transcripts.
✅ Must reside in the CFE’s service area of Southern California or Southern Nevada.
✅ Applicants must be between 17 and 26 years old.

Membership with RIZE Credit Union is encouraged but not required to be eligible for the scholarship.

Use the link to learn more and apply today!

https://www.center4fe.org/scholarship25

Information about the CFE's Scholarship Program.

05/28/2025

For many of us, fear of failure can stop us in our tracks. It’s not easy to overcome. Risk-taking isn’t just for entrepreneurs, it starts in the classroom. For young learners, taking a risk might mean raising a hand, sharing a new idea, or trying something unfamiliar. These early moments of courage build the foundation for future experiences.

Use the link to learn how to harness the entrepreneurial mindset by our founder, Rize Credit Union.

https://rizecu.com/article/teens-overcome-fear-of-failure/