Financial Education

Financial Instability Is a Public Health Emergency Why Financial Education Must Be Part of the Solution

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 01/05/2026

Financial instability impacts all five CDC Social Determinants of Health. Learn why financial education must be part of public health strategy.

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The Missing Piece: Why Financial Literacy Programs Fail

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 01/04/2026

Why do financial literacy programs fail? Discover the missing piece - intentional design that drives real behavior change and lasting financial impact.

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The Ultimate Advantage for Your Teen: Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Career Education

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 05/04/2025

FLEC subjects represent the cornerstone of education that directly affects financial well-being and workforce readiness and prepares students for self-sufficiency.

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Why Financial Literacy Mandates Fail Our Students - and What Needs to Change

Donna Cirillo

Published on: 11/03/2025

States fall short in implementing effective financial literacy programs. The result? Graduates who are ill-prepared to handle real-world financial decisions, leading to financial instability that persists throughout adulthood.

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