Financial Beginnings

05/26/2026

As financial literacy requirements continue to expand nationwide, this conversation will explore what schools, teachers, and students actually need to make financial education meaningful and sustainable in practice.

Looking forward to an inspiring and thoughtful conversation.

Financial literacy mandates are expanding nationwide — but successful implementation takes more than policy alone.

Join Financial Beginnings and leaders in education and financial services on May 26 for a virtual roundtable conversation about what schools, teachers, and students actually need to thrive.

Featuring:
• Tracy Godat, FEPPP
• Adam Whalen, Northwest Regional ESD
• Kaori Yamada, U.S. Bank
• Ronecca Norvell, Financial Beginnings

Free registration at https://bit.ly/4djwnEu.

05/19/2026

We’re grateful to First Tech Fed for their support of Financial Beginnings and our mission to expand access to financial education.

Partnerships like this help us provide practical, unbiased financial education that empowers individuals and families to build confidence and make informed financial decisions.

Thank you, First Tech, for investing in stronger financial futures and the communities we serve.

05/19/2026

An important conversation as financial literacy requirements continue to expand nationwide.

Appreciate the opportunity to help lift up this discussion around implementation, educator support, and what students actually need to thrive.

Looking forward to this conversation with leaders from education and financial services!

Financial literacy mandates are expanding nationwide — but successful implementation takes more than policy alone.

Join Financial Beginnings and leaders in education and financial services on May 26 for a virtual roundtable conversation about what schools, teachers, and students actually need to thrive.

Featuring:
• Tracy Godat, FEPPP
• Adam Whalen, Northwest Regional ESD
• Kaori Yamada, U.S. Bank
• Ronecca Norvell, Financial Beginnings

Free registration at https://bit.ly/4djwnEu.

05/11/2026

Financial literacy mandates are expanding nationwide — but successful implementation takes more than policy alone.

Join Financial Beginnings and leaders in education and financial services on May 26 for a virtual roundtable conversation about what schools, teachers, and students actually need to thrive.

Featuring:
• Tracy Godat, FEPPP
• Adam Whalen, Northwest Regional ESD
• Kaori Yamada, U.S. Bank
• Ronecca Norvell, Financial Beginnings

Free registration at https://bit.ly/4djwnEu.

04/30/2026

Financial Literacy Month may be coming to a close, but the momentum around financial education is only growing.

Across the country, more states are requiring personal finance education before graduation—recognizing that students deserve to enter adulthood with real-world money skills.

At Financial Beginnings, we help educators meet this moment through our free Educator Training Center, with tools, curriculum, and classroom-ready resources designed to make implementation easier.

The month may end. The mission continues.

Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q04dzYFN0

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

As Financial Literacy Month winds down, we’re proud to recognize the volunteers who help make financial education possible.

Today, we’re highlighting Rebecca McKinsey, who turned her own financial learning journey into a passion for helping others.

“It helped me realize I had control of my finances. I had options—and the ability to change where I was headed.”

Rebecca has already taught 12 classes, reached 118 participants, and continues to help others build confidence with money.

We’re grateful for volunteers like Rebecca who help turn financial education into opportunity.

Read her story: https://hubs.li/Q04dXl6X0

04/29/2026

As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, we’re spending the final four days highlighting the volunteers who help make financial education possible.

Today, we’re proud to recognize James Harker, who began volunteering after retirement to help others build financial confidence and opportunity.

After teaching at a downtown shelter, James stayed after class to help one participant navigate debt consolidation and loan forgiveness options.

“I could tangibly sense a relief in his eyes and a lifting of his shoulders … a light at the end of a tough tunnel.”

We’re grateful for volunteers like James who help turn financial education into real-life impact—one conversation at a time.

Read his story:
https://hubs.li/Q04dWVGb0