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HARRISBURG, PA — More Pennsylvania organizations are being invited to share free financial literacy resources statewide through a new online hub launched by the state’s auditor general, aiming to broaden …
Pennsylvania Expands Financial Literacy Push With New Partner Portal Read More
If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with …
Local Business Owners: Don’t Overlook Retirement Plans Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — Timothy L. DeFoor on Monday honored a Wilkes-Barre ninth grader whose artwork has become the face of Pennsylvania’s newest financial literacy activity book, spotlighting a statewide push …
Student’s Art Wins Statewide Honor, Lands on New Money Guide Cover Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — A new analysis from Vanguard reveals that just 42% of Americans are currently on track to achieve retirement security, underscoring persistent gaps in savings access and …
Vanguard Report Finds Only Four in Ten Americans on Track for Retirement Read More
CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor kicked off National Financial Planning Month on Monday by announcing a statewide art contest inviting students in grades K–12 to …
Auditor General DeFoor Launches Student Art Contest to Promote Financial Literacy Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — A new consumer survey from Vanguard highlights mounting financial pressures on parents, revealing that nearly 70% are spending more than anticipated on their children this year …
Vanguard Survey Reveals Rising Costs and Missed Savings Opportunities for Parents Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — AccessLex Institute® has been named the 2025 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Organization of the Year by the Institute for Financial Literacy. This prestigious accolade …
AccessLex Institute Honored with 2025 EIFLE Organization of the Year Award Read More
EXTON, PA — Chester County United Way is proud to announce that it has received a generous $101,396 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation, distributed through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). …
Chester County United Way Receives $101,396 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation to Expand Financial Security Programs Read More
To achieve your financial goals, it’s tremendously helpful to know as much as you can about issues such as saving, spending, borrowing and investing. So, what can you do to …
Take Steps to Boost Financial Literacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) significantly expanded its financial education and outreach efforts in 2024, connecting with nearly 35,000 consumers through 279 group presentations …
35,000 Pennsylvanians Armed Against Scams: How Free Financial Programs Are Changing Lives Read More