The CFL is nationally known and respected for its extensive research and advocacy of financial literacy. From creating National Report Cards on High School and Adult Financial Literacy, Prepped for Success and its efforts with other national organizations, the White House, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Financial Literacy Education Commission, and the FDIC, the CFL is the credible, go-to source for the national conversation around financial education.
Using national data, CFL graded all 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) on their efforts to produce financially literate high school graduates. In this report card, we measure how well our high schools are providing personal finance education.
When it comes to report cards, everyone wants an A, but only 5 states were top-of-the class.
Learn more about the National Report Card on High School Financial Literacy
See how your state is making the grade with the updated high school financial literacy report card.
Link to this FAQAdults often do not fully understand debit and credit cards, mortgages, banking, investment and insurance products and services, retirement planning, and many other financial topics.
With understanding today's complex financial products and services being a critical component to our economy, how is your state handling adult financial literacy? Is your state making the grade?
Learn more about the National Report Card on Adult Financial Literacy
Link to this FAQMore than nine out of ten Vermont residents believe that personal finance education is an important subject that should be taught in high school. This overwhelming finding emerged from a statewide poll of 541 voters conducted by Public Policy Polling for the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College.
Read the press release and full poll results
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Using national data, CFL graded all 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) on their efforts to produce financially literate high school graduates. In this report card, we measure how well our high schools are providing personal finance education.
When it comes to report cards, everyone wants an A, but only 5 states were top-of-the class.
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Adults often do not fully understand debit and credit cards, mortgages, banking, investment and insurance products and services, retirement planning, and many other financial topics.
As a critical component to our economy, how is your state handling adult financial literacy?
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CFL@champlain.edu
Mailing Address:
Center for Financial Literacy
Champlain College
PO Box 670
Burlington, VT 05402-0670
