09/28/2026 - 07:43:44 PMAllhttps://www.ngpf.org/blog/info@ngpf.orgBlogger25125https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=9981Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p><em>The TikTok video you made in your spare time went viral and hit a million views. Time to quit your day job?</em></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-can-a-creator-on-tiktok-make-if-their-video-receives-1-million-views/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-can-a-creator-on-tiktok-make-if-their-video-receives-1-million-views/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12907Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTSun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>It has been an absolute pleasure having Paul lead PD sessions these past three Wednesdays! <a href="https://www.paulmerriman.com/">Paul Merriman</a> is a nationally recognized authority on index investing and asset allocation. He's written eight books, led more than 1,000 investor workshops, and gives all of it away free through The Merriman Financial Education Foundation.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/last-chances-to-learn-investing-from-paul-merriman-this-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/last-chances-to-learn-investing-from-paul-merriman-this-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11376Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTSun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTMath<p>Confident math skills make for confident personal finance decisions. Explore these free activities that go back to the basics &mdash; the arithmetic and pre-algebra skills students will encounter regularly in the real world.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/math/math-monday-practical-math-for-the-real-world/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/math/math-monday-practical-math-for-the-real-world/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10549Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTSun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>The benefit of finishing a college degree can greatly outweigh the cost.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-more-per-week-does-a-college-grad-earn-compared-to-someone-with-some-college/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-more-per-week-does-a-college-grad-earn-compared-to-someone-with-some-college/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12218Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<div class="flex-1 overflow-hidden"> <div class="h-full"> <div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-oejkp-79elbk h-full"> <div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-oejkp-1n7m0yu"> <div class="flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9"> <article class="w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-testid="conversation-turn-3" data-scroll-anchor="true"> <div class="text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5"> <div class="mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]"> <div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"> <div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="dcbc15f8-5db5-4cea-8bdd-88dfdb76f613"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> <p>Have you ever wondered why money continues to be one of those hush-hush topics we're told to avoid discussing, just like religion or politics? While it's true that most adults feel awkward or uncomfortable talking about money, that may not necessarily be the case for the next generation. We can all challenge these money avoidance norms by talking about finances more openly. Let's empower students to break the silence by sharing their thoughts and exploring how we can all become more financially resilient.&nbsp;Tune in to this week's FinCap Friday episode below for more:</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-lets-talk-money/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-lets-talk-money/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12902Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTWed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTInteractive<p><a href="https://myclassroomeconomy.org/en/invest" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">My Classroom Investor</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a free Vanguard simulation, gives students in grades 9-12 a 30-year investing horizon they can work through in a few class periods. Students step into the role of an investor with career and personal goals, build a portfolio from more than 100 securities, and watch three decades of market cycles play out.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/interactive/interactive-invest-for-30-years-in-vanguards-my-classroom-investor/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/interactive/interactive-invest-for-30-years-in-vanguards-my-classroom-investor/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12906Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>After her son needed open heart surgery, Sahrienys Prince realized she couldn&rsquo;t rely on herself to manage every bill, expense, or savings goal. She needed a system to keep her finances running.&nbsp;That led to <em>The High-5 Banking Method</em>, both&nbsp; structure and a book she authored, which she discusses in a recent episode of the podcast.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-the-hi-5-banking-method-with-sahirenys-pierce/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-the-hi-5-banking-method-with-sahirenys-pierce/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=9814Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Football season is upon us again! Let's kick off with the highest-valued teams...</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-updated-can-you-name-one-of-the-five-most-valuable-nfl-franchises/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-updated-can-you-name-one-of-the-five-most-valuable-nfl-franchises/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12900Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWSJ & Dow Jones Resources<p>For the Class of 2026, 6% of employers rate the job market as &ldquo;Poor,&rdquo; and another 45% call it &ldquo;Fair,&rdquo; the gloomiest outlook since the first year of the pandemic, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Employers point to an uncertain economy, layoffs, and AI&rsquo;s growing ability to take on entry-level tasks, all of which have pushed them toward candidates who already have experience.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-data-crunch-how-do-employers-rate-the-job-market-for-college-grads/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-data-crunch-how-do-employers-rate-the-job-market-for-college-grads/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12612Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTTue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Education and strong labor force participation have led to higher wages for Latine Americans, according to the Latino GDP report.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-hispanic--latine-heritage-month-how-much-have-wages-increased-for-latinoa-americans/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-hispanic--latine-heritage-month-how-much-have-wages-increased-for-latinoa-americans/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12905Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p dir="ltr">Congratulations to the educators who recently earned graduate course credit through the partnership between Bridgewater State University and NGPF that builds on NGPF's summer FinCamps, a collaborative one-day in person PD experience. Read on to learn more about the program and keep the opportunity in mind for next summer.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/beyond-fincamp-turning-professional-learning-into-lasting-impact/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/beyond-fincamp-turning-professional-learning-into-lasting-impact/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=8678Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>They say good things come to those who wait. But for how long?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-will-your-credit-score-be-after-your-first-six-months-of-making-on-time-payments/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-will-your-credit-score-be-after-your-first-six-months-of-making-on-time-payments/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12904Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTSun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>There's still time to become NGPF Certified in 2026! With <a href="https://www.ngpf.org/certification-course/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">two Certification Course cohorts</a> remaining this year, you have two more opportunities to deepen your personal finance knowledge, build confidence in the classroom, and earn an NGPF certification before the year wraps up.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/two-cohorts-left-in-2026-get-ngpf-certified-before-the-year-ends/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/two-cohorts-left-in-2026-get-ngpf-certified-before-the-year-ends/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10854Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTSun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>When it comes to avoiding fraud, is it better to be young and savvy or old and wise?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-who-loses-money-to-fraud-more-often-people-ages-20-29-or-70-79/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-who-loses-money-to-fraud-more-often-people-ages-20-29-or-70-79/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=9920Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p>In September 2026, the Fed announced that they'll increase the&nbsp;federal funds rate. While the media covers the Fed changing rates year over year, most people have no clue what this means or what the Federal Reserve actually does for the American economy. Find out about this recent announcement and what it means in this week's FinCap Friday below:</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-fed-up/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-fed-up/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12903Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>&ldquo;Financial services is an industry, not a profession.&rdquo; That distinction lies at the heart of Pam Krueger&rsquo;s decades-long push to help everyday investors understand who is actually advising them and who may simply be trying to make a sale. Read on for more about our discussion with the award-winning financial journalist and the founder and CEO of WealthRamp.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-navigating-retirement-risk-and-fiduciary-advice-with-pam-krueger/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-navigating-retirement-risk-and-fiduciary-advice-with-pam-krueger/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12898Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Getting a driver&rsquo;s license is a milestone. For whoever pays the insurance bill, it is also a new line item.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-on-average-how-much-does-adding-a-teen-driver-raise-a-familys-monthly-car-insurance-bill/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-on-average-how-much-does-adding-a-teen-driver-raise-a-familys-monthly-car-insurance-bill/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12895Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWSJ & Dow Jones Resources<p>Many students take out their first loan before they have opened their first credit card. Buy now, pay later made that possible. Online and at the register, there is often a prompt asking how you want to pay: in full, later, or over time. Choose the last option and a $41 burrito bowl becomes four payments of close to $10. So how does an industry built on interest-free loans make billions of dollars?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-video-how-buy-now-pay-later-makes-billions-from-free-loans/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-video-how-buy-now-pay-later-makes-billions-from-free-loans/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10355Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTTue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>It was 6.53% for the 2025-2026 school year. What&rsquo;s your best guess for this school year?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-updated-whats-the-new-interest-rate-on-federal-student-loans-for-the-2021-22-school-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-updated-whats-the-new-interest-rate-on-federal-student-loans-for-the-2021-22-school-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11235Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTCurrent Events<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15),&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">NGPF is surfacing resources you can use to make your teaching more inclusive for Hispanic students and their families.&nbsp; </span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/celebrate-hispaniclatinx-heritage-month-with-us/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/celebrate-hispaniclatinx-heritage-month-with-us/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12896Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>A Hispanic-Serving Institution is an accredited, degree-granting public or private nonprofit college with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent enrollment. How many are there in the U.S.?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-hispanic--latine-heritage-month-how-many-us-colleges-and-universities-are-federally-designated-hispanic-serving-institutions/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-hispanic--latine-heritage-month-how-many-us-colleges-and-universities-are-federally-designated-hispanic-serving-institutions/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12899Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTSun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p><span style="font-weight: 500;">One of the most common questions we get from teachers when it comes to PD is some version of "Where do I even begin?" It depends on how much time you have, what you want to walk away with, and whether you learn best on your own or alongside other educators. To help, we have launched a</span><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/professional-development/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">new PD home page</span></a><span style="font-weight: 500;"> that shows every offering, side by side, so you can pick the one that fits your needs.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/your-guide-to-every-ngpf-pd-option/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/your-guide-to-every-ngpf-pd-option/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10638Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTSun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>College sports bring in enormous sums, and the biggest programs sign major television deals. So how much of that money actually reaches athletic departments?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-revenue-do-college-sports-generate-for-athletic-departments-each-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-revenue-do-college-sports-generate-for-athletic-departments-each-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=8329Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p>Landing a summer job has gotten surprisingly tough for today's teens, and the reasons might surprise some of your students! This week's episode of FinCap Friday, in partnership with Dow Jones and The Dow Jones Foundation, unpacks what's happening in the teen job market, why it matters, and what teens can actually do about it. With real data and practical takeaways, it's a perfect hook for lessons on earning income, career readiness, or life skills. Check it out below:</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-kahoot-teen-job-trends/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-kahoot-teen-job-trends/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12897Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTWed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>For many families, money has traditionally been a topic children weren&rsquo;t supposed to ask about. Jonathan Morales,&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">Head of Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase,</span> believes it&rsquo;s becoming a more common conversation at the dinner table. Hear him explain&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">how transparency, accountability, and digital culture are redefining how families talk about, save, and spend money. </span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-jonathan-morales-of-jp-morgan-chase-on-family-finance-trends-in-2026/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-jonathan-morales-of-jp-morgan-chase-on-family-finance-trends-in-2026/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12865Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTCurrent Events<p>One of the highlights of our NYC FinCamp: I got to sit down with four reporters from the Dow Jones newsroom and pepper them with questions. Even better, so did the teachers in the room.<br /><br />The panel: Gunjan Banerji and Oyin Adedoyin of the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, Jacob Sonenshine of <em>Barron's</em>, and Genna Contino of <em>MarketWatch</em>. Between them, they cover meme stocks, stock picking, student loans, sneaky financial products, and how young people handle money. The exact territory our students are living through right now.<br /><br /><strong>A few moments you'll want to hear:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/behind-the-bylines-wsj-barrons-and-marketwatch-reporters-share-insights-at-nyc-fincamp/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/behind-the-bylines-wsj-barrons-and-marketwatch-reporters-share-insights-at-nyc-fincamp/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12891Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p><em>Millions of undergraduates receive one every year, and you only get it if you file the FAFSA.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-maximum-federal-pell-grant-award-for-this-school-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-maximum-federal-pell-grant-award-for-this-school-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12878Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWSJ & Dow Jones Resources<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your students are already asking AI chatbots what to do with their money, and they are not alone. A survey of 11,000 investors across 13 countries found that 19% were using ChatGPT-style tools to manage their portfolios, up 13% from the year before. The tools are confident, available at 2 a.m., and free. But does sounding confident mean being correct?</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-article-why-ai-chatbots-cant-be-trusted-for-financial-advice-theyre-sociopaths/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-article-why-ai-chatbots-cant-be-trusted-for-financial-advice-theyre-sociopaths/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10334Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTTue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p><em>Compared to how much a person needs to retire, it's not much. But getting started is the important part.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-average-amount-of-retirement-savings-for-20-29-year-olds/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-average-amount-of-retirement-savings-for-20-29-year-olds/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12894Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>You don't often get to learn a subject directly from the person who has spent a career explaining it. Starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026, you can.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/learn-investing-from-paul-merriman-a-free-series-starts-september-9/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/learn-investing-from-paul-merriman-a-free-series-starts-september-9/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=9072Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p><em>Here&rsquo;s a tip on how U.S. diners are leaving gratuity.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/qod--out-of-5-americans-tip-with-and-their-median-tip-is-/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/qod--out-of-5-americans-tip-with-and-their-median-tip-is-/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12893Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p>Some of your students have probably watched influencers post about winning thousands of dollars on TikTok this year, but it was likely fake! A WSJ investigation revealed a betting platform secretly paid over 800 influencers to post fake winning videos, totaling millions in made-up profits. This week's FinCap Friday breaks down the scandal and teaches students a few simple questions to help you spot hidden ads on social media. Check it out below:</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-spotting-secret-ads/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-spotting-secret-ads/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12890Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:00 PDTWed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>What if financial freedom started not with money but a dream? Dr. Paris Woods, educator and bestselling author of <em>The Student&rsquo;s Guide to Financial Freedom</em>, believes students should envision the life they want before learning how education, career choices, and more can help them build it. In this episode, we cover Woods&rsquo; backstory, body of work, and more.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-the-students-guide-to-financial-freedom-with-dr-paris-woods/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-the-students-guide-to-financial-freedom-with-dr-paris-woods/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11807Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Ready to hit the open road? You might want to pump the brakes.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-average-monthly-payment-for-new-and-used-cars/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-is-the-average-monthly-payment-for-new-and-used-cars/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12877Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 PDTWSJ & Dow Jones Resources<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have all experienced inflation, but what about streamflation? Hulu premium? $18.99 per month. HBO Standard? $18.49 per month. Disney+? $11.99 per month. The menu of options for how to stream shows and movies continues to increase, along with their prices. Despite the price hikes, households aren&rsquo;t significantly recalibrating their subscription habits. Hard to miss that next episode after the cliffhanger.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-data-crunch-how-have-streaming-service-prices-changed-over-time/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-data-crunch-how-have-streaming-service-prices-changed-over-time/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10666Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTTue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Find out how many teens you can bank on having a savings account...</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percent-of-teens-have-opened-a-bank-account/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percent-of-teens-have-opened-a-bank-account/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12889Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PDTMon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PDTCurrent Events<p>NGPF's Director of Educational Outreach Yanely Espinal was on the TODAY Show on Aug. 31 to discuss new personal finance rules for the younger generation. Read on for three things she mentioned and watch the clip of her segment for more.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/3-ways-personal-finance-is-changing-for-younger-generations/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/3-ways-personal-finance-is-changing-for-younger-generations/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12179Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is committed to supporting the implementation of Wisconsin's personal finance course guarantee for high schoolers through industry-leading curriculum, no-cost professional development, and a new stipend opportunity. If you're a public high school educator in Wisconsin, read on for more details.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/personal-financial-literacy-grant-for-wisconsin-educators/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/personal-financial-literacy-grant-for-wisconsin-educators/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=10742Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Texting while driving is dangerous. If you're ticketed, it can also be expensive.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-does-a-texting-while-driving-ticket-increase-auto-insurance-premiums/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-does-a-texting-while-driving-ticket-increase-auto-insurance-premiums/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12888Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PDTSun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>A BIG thank you to those that attended our Back to School Conference last Saturday, August 22; it ended up being the biggest day of professional development NGPF has ever hosted, and you&rsquo;re the reason why!</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/thank-you-for-a-record-breaking-back-to-school-virtual-conference/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/thank-you-for-a-record-breaking-back-to-school-virtual-conference/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12885Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTSun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTMath<p>Labor Day is a celebration of workers, so let&rsquo;s dive into what workers take home. Explore five activities to help students understand their paychecks, while practicing percentages, linear functions, and piecewise functions.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/math/math-monday-paycheck-math-before-labor-day/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/math/math-monday-paycheck-math-before-labor-day/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12886Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTSun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Hint: Today marks its golden anniversary.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-when-was-the-first-index-fund-available-for-public-purchase/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-when-was-the-first-index-fund-available-for-public-purchase/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12883Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p dir="ltr">We're thrilled to kick off the 2026&ndash;2027 school year with an episode that couldn't be more timely. Your students just lived it by shopping for new school supplies, but they may not have given much thought to what all that spending adds up to (spoiler: a record-breaking amount in the BILLIONS).</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-is-back/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-is-back/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12887Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 PDTThu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>From credit cards to buy now, pay later to cryptocurrency, the way we manage our money has changed a lot over the past 30 years. Longtime personal finance journalist and <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Beth Kobliner joined us as the keynote speaker at our Back to School Virtual Conference on Saturday, August 22 to discuss today's money realities. Read on for highlights from her talk.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/icymi-highlights-from-beth-kobliners-conference-keynote/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/icymi-highlights-from-beth-kobliners-conference-keynote/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12884Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTWed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>&ldquo;Beliefs are tools, not truths.&rdquo; That is the core of Nir Eyal&rsquo;s most recent book, <em>Beyond Belief</em>, and has strong implications for how students consider financial decisions of the present and future. In this episode, we dive deeper into the book and how a student&rsquo;s financial beliefs can shape their behavior.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-bringing-beyond-belief-to-students-with-nir-eyal/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-bringing-beyond-belief-to-students-with-nir-eyal/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=9423Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>A speeding ticket typically raises car insurance rates by about 25%. How long does the impact of driving violations affect your car insurance rates?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-long-will-most-driving-violations-impact-your-car-insurance-rates/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-long-will-most-driving-violations-impact-your-car-insurance-rates/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12876Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTWSJ & Dow Jones Resources<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Did you know that some of your students can place a bet on when traffic at the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal, or on whether the U.S. government confirms the existence of alien life? Prediction markets are regulated as financial exchanges rather than sportsbooks, so the minimum age on Kalshi is 18 rather than the 21 most states require for a betting app. Kalshi is now valued at more than $20 billion, and its ads are hard to miss.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-video-inside-the-multibillion-dollar-business-of-betting-on-everything/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/wsj--dow-jones-resources/wsj-wednesday-video-inside-the-multibillion-dollar-business-of-betting-on-everything/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12879Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTTue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Women&rsquo;s Equality Day honors the history of the women&rsquo;s rights movement in the United States. Where do income gaps stand today?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-for-every-dollar-a-man-earns-how-much-does-a-woman-earn/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-for-every-dollar-a-man-earns-how-much-does-a-woman-earn/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12875Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTSo Expensive Series<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Dodger Dog at the stadium runs $7.99. Less than a mile away, a nearly identical hot dog costs $2.29, a 249% markup. By the end of the game, you may have spent more on food and drinks than on your own ticket. How did a day at the ballpark get so expensive?</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/so-expensive-series/so-expensive-series-stadium-food/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/so-expensive-series/so-expensive-series-stadium-food/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12881Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>YouTube has close to 3 billion active users, and a million views a month sounds like a big number. What does it actually pay?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-can-a-youtuber-with-over-a-million-views-a-month-expect-to-make-in-monthly-income/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-can-a-youtuber-with-over-a-million-views-a-month-expect-to-make-in-monthly-income/info@ngpf.org0