08/14/2026 - 06:04:59 AMAllhttps://www.ngpf.org/blog/info@ngpf.orgBlogger25125https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12869Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTThu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>There's a particular kind of quiet that hits in August, when you have the curriculum and the syllabus and the first-day slides ready to go, and underneath all of it sits the question nobody says out loud: <em>am I actually ready to teach this?</em> This summer's FinCamps were built to help teachers answer that with a yes.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/confidence-on-day-one-wrapping-up-this-summers-fincamps/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/confidence-on-day-one-wrapping-up-this-summers-fincamps/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12867Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 PDTWed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 PDTAdvocacy<p>Teachers already know NGPF curriculum works. Now, there's a peer-reviewed study that says so. Research published last month in the <em>Journal of Economic Education</em>&nbsp;is the first academic study of NGPF's curriculum, and the findings are strong.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/the-research-is-in-ngpf-curriculum-helped-students-improve-on-every-measure-tested/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/the-research-is-in-ngpf-curriculum-helped-students-improve-on-every-measure-tested/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12864Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 PDTTue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 PDTActivities<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In May, we </span><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/press-releases/dow-jones-and-next-gen-personal-finance-announce-partnership-to-expand-financial-journalism-in-americas-classrooms/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">announced a partnership with Dow Jones and the Dow Jones Foundation</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to bring award-winning journalism from </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Wall Street Journal</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Barron's</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">MarketWatch</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> into personal finance classrooms. Now, </span><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/resources-hub/?wsj" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">those resources are live on our website</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and ready for you to use in the new school year.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/financial-journalism-for-your-classroom-the-wall-street-journal-and-dow-jones-resource-hub-is-live/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/financial-journalism-for-your-classroom-the-wall-street-journal-and-dow-jones-resource-hub-is-live/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12866Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTTue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTAdvocacy<p>This won&rsquo;t come as news to anyone in the movement for personal finance education: when students take a personal finance course in high school, they&rsquo;re more likely to make better financial decisions in adulthood. So the next question isn&rsquo;t whether or not schools <em>should</em> teach personal finance. They should. The next question is: <em>what makes personal finance education work best?</em> Recent research gives us some clear answers.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/personal-finance-education-works-heres-what-makes-it-work-best/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/personal-finance-education-works-heres-what-makes-it-work-best/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11288Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDTTue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>Florida public high school teachers - you now have until December 31, 2027 to earn a $500 stipend for completing 20 hours of NGPF PD. Read on for details.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/stiles-nicholson-and-ngpf-1-million-grant-program-to-support-florida-personal-financial-literacy-educators/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/stiles-nicholson-and-ngpf-1-million-grant-program-to-support-florida-personal-financial-literacy-educators/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12862Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTMon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>We're thrilled to welcome entrepreneur Jeremy Schneider as the opening speaker at our <a href="https://www.ngpf.org/events/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Back to School Virtual Conference on August 22</a>.&nbsp;The founder of the <a href="https://personalfinanceclub.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Personal Finance Club</a> will share more about his career journey and his work championing the individual investor by providing accessible financial education. Learn more about Jeremy.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/5-things-to-know-about-conference-opening-speaker-jeremy-schneider/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/5-things-to-know-about-conference-opening-speaker-jeremy-schneider/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12863Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Question of the Day, our daily bell ringer designed to spark curiosity for better student engagement, will be returning every Monday through Thursday starting August 17. See which ones were most popular last school year.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/10-most-popular-questions-of-the-day-from-the-25-26-school-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/10-most-popular-questions-of-the-day-from-the-25-26-school-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12859Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTSun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>On Saturday, August 22, NGPF is hosting our annual <strong><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/events/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Back to School Virtual Conference</a></strong> - a full day of professional development designed to help you invest in the year ahead. Whether you've already started the school year or are getting ready to launch, there are sessions designed just for you. Here are five reasons you don't want to miss it.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/5-reasons-to-join-ngpfs-back-to-school-virtual-conference-on-august-22/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/5-reasons-to-join-ngpfs-back-to-school-virtual-conference-on-august-22/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12861Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 PDTThu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p>FinCap Fridays combine a 5-question competition with a short video to engage students through current events. Fresh episodes for the new school year will return weekly starting on August 21. If you're already back in the classroom and eager to use this as a bell ringer, check out the 10 FinCap Friday Episodes from the 25-26 school year as you await a new season.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/10-most-popular-fincap-friday-episodes-of-the-25-26-school-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/10-most-popular-fincap-friday-episodes-of-the-25-26-school-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12860Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PDTWed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">In this episode, the late Howard "Pete" Colhoun, a veteran investor and longtime champion of financial education, discusses why students need financial training before they encounter credit cards, student loans, and investing for the first time.&nbsp;Pete died on July 21, just a few months after we recorded this conversation. We're sharing it in his memory.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-howard-pete-colhoun-on-democratizing-investment-knowledge/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-howard-pete-colhoun-on-democratizing-investment-knowledge/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12548Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTTue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTActivities<p>Break the ice, engage students in conversation with each other, and tie in personal finance with these&nbsp;<strong>THREE</strong>&nbsp;activities.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/new-ice-breakers-to-kick-off-the-school-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/new-ice-breakers-to-kick-off-the-school-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12214Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTActivities<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The school year is just getting started, but we know some of you like to plan ahead. Here's a roundup of our seasonal and holiday activities so you can make time to add festivity to your lessons.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/ngpfs-seasonal-activities-roundup/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/ngpfs-seasonal-activities-roundup/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12857Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>We are excited to welcome best-selling author, financial journalist, and financial education advocate Beth Kobliner as our Back to School Virtual Conference keynote speaker on August 22, 2026. Beth will break down today's money realities including fintech apps, cryptocurrency, Buy Now Pay Later, the latest student loan changes, and new tax rules into clear, actionable steps to share with your students. Learn more about her.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/5-facts-about-conference-keynote-speaker-beth-kobliner/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/5-facts-about-conference-keynote-speaker-beth-kobliner/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12858Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTSun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Registration is officially open for our </span><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/events/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Back to School Virtual Conference</span></a><span style="font-weight: 500;">! Join us on </span><strong>Saturday, August 22</strong><span style="font-weight: 500;"> for one session, two sessions, or a full day of free professional development to help you start the year strong.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/get-back-to-school-ready-at-ngpfs-free-virtual-conference-aug-22/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/get-back-to-school-ready-at-ngpfs-free-virtual-conference-aug-22/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12591Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTSun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 PDTCurrent Events<p>As you prepare your classroom, design your lessons, and dive&nbsp;<span class="il">back</span>&nbsp;into your subject matter for the new&nbsp;<span class="il">school</span>&nbsp;year, here&rsquo;s a selection of NGPF resources to help support you.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/start-the-school-year-right/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/start-the-school-year-right/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12856Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTThu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>These teachers recently joined the ranks of NGPF Distinguished Educators who have passed six or more NGPF Certification Courses. Celebrate them with us!</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/celebrating-95-new-ngpf-distinguished-educators/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/celebrating-95-new-ngpf-distinguished-educators/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11859Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTWed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTActivities<p>Want to add some pizzazz to your personal finance classroom? Educators in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/281691262364463" rel="noopener" target="_blank">FinLit Fanatics</a> have been sharing some great decorating ideas, including printable posters as well as student-created displays. See what's surfaced.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/decorating-ideas-for-your-personal-finance-classroom/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/decorating-ideas-for-your-personal-finance-classroom/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12855Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 PDTWed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>Did you know only 2% of Americans have demonstrated proficiency in basic tax knowledge? This gap goes beyond someone&rsquo;s education or income and points to a larger issue of tax literacy. Zoe Callaway, Vice President of Education at the Tax Foundation, shares more in this episode of the NGPF Podcast.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-why-tax-literacy-matters-with-zoe-callaway/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-why-tax-literacy-matters-with-zoe-callaway/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11216Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 PDTTue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 PDTActivities<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wondering what to leave the substitute when you are away from the classroom? Read on for ideas that will keep your students engaged.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/10-ready-made-sub-plans/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/10-ready-made-sub-plans/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12854Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTTue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTCurrent Events<p>We make updates and improvements to our curriculum and resources throughout the year. As you're getting ready to go back to school, browse the notable changes we've made since this time last year so you can better prepare.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/whats-new-for-the-26-27-school-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/whats-new-for-the-26-27-school-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=11774Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDTMon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDTActivities<p>The first day of school is an opportunity for you to set the tone for the rest of the year. We've got you covered with five engaging activities to captivate students' interest and get them excited for what's to come.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/5-first-day-of-school-ideas-for-your-personal-finance-class/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/5-first-day-of-school-ideas-for-your-personal-finance-class/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12853Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTSun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>The countdown to day one is on. Whether you're setting up your course for the first time or fine-tuning routines you've used for years, the next few weeks are the perfect time to gather fresh ideas, ready-to-use activities, and a little back-to-school energy. NGPF has two easy (and free!) ways to help you start the year strong: live <a href="https://www.ngpf.org/pd/virtual-pd/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Virtual PD sessions</a> happening this week through mid-August, and our can't-miss <a href="https://www.ngpf.org/events/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Back to School Virtual Conference</a> on Saturday, August 22.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/get-back-to-school-ready-with-free-ngpf-pd/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/get-back-to-school-ready-with-free-ngpf-pd/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12852Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTWed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Through volunteering with CARE Chicago, a nonprofit that provides free financial literacy presentations on topics such as credit, budgeting, and more, Gene Volchek and Jeff Schwartz share what thousands of classroom visits have taught them about explaining credit. In this episode, they discuss the misconceptions that trip students up most, the analogies that finally make credit click, and how to teach this before the first card, not after the first mistake.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-lessons-from-the-front-lines-credit-abuse-resistance-education-care/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-lessons-from-the-front-lines-credit-abuse-resistance-education-care/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12851Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTThu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTBest Of<p>Each week, we offer several opportunities to take PD with us live online, where you can collaborate with other educators across the country. See the list of the educators who attended the most Virtual PD sessions in the 2025-26 NGPF Academy Year.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-most-virtual-pds-attended/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-most-virtual-pds-attended/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12850Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 PDTWed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 PDTBest Of<p>Which teachers completed the most On-Demand modules in the past school year?&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-on-demand-modules/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-on-demand-modules/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12849Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 PDTWed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 PDTBest Of<p>NGPF offers 12 Certification Courses, our most in-depth professional development option.&nbsp;In the 2025-26 NGPF Academy year, 134 educators completed their&nbsp;12th course&mdash;a commitment of 120 hours spent becoming more confident, qualified, and ready for their classroom. See who we're celebrating this year.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-certification-courses/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-certification-courses/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12848Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTTue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTBest Of<p>With nearly 7,000 teachers participating in the NGPF Academy in the 25-26 year, graduating with Summa Cum Laude status for hours earned in the NGPF Academy is no easy feat. Who worked their way to the top 1% of the 2025-26 class?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-top-1-of-academy-hours-earned/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/best-of/2025-26-extra-mile-award-top-1-of-academy-hours-earned/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12847Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTMon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTPress Releases<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As momentum builds nationwide for guaranteed personal finance education, Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF.org) will bring educators, policymakers, and advocates together at the Massachusetts State House on Monday, July 21 to support Bill S. 2988, and to help shape effective implementation.&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/press-releases/financial-literacy-advocacy-day-at-massachusetts-state-house-on-july-21-in-support-of-bill-s-2988/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/press-releases/financial-literacy-advocacy-day-at-massachusetts-state-house-on-july-21-in-support-of-bill-s-2988/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12846Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTSun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A brand new NGPF Academy year started on July 1 and that means a clean slate for your professional development.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/ngpf-academy/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NGPF Academy</a> is your home for FREE, comprehensive PD built to help you gain confidence, earn credits, and build community with other personal finance teachers. The best part? You're automatically enrolled when you attend your first PD. No signup, no fuss.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/why-your-pd-hours-reset-the-26-27-ngpf-academy-is-here/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/why-your-pd-hours-reset-the-26-27-ngpf-academy-is-here/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12845Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 PDTWed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 PDTAdvocacy<p><em>Sarah Saleem is a recent high school graduate headed to UC Davis in the fall. She is interning with NGPF this summer, a role that came about through a chain of connections and a lot of initiative&mdash;all while building her own education company. Read her story, in her own words, of going from personal finance student to working behind the scenes at NGPF.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/from-taking-the-class-to-joining-the-team/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/from-taking-the-class-to-joining-the-team/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12844Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTMon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="3:1-3:251;98-348">We're halfway through our summer FinCamp season, and the reviews are in from more than 700 educators who've already spent a day with us.&nbsp;Nearly nine in ten gave the day a perfect 10. You can still register for most of the upcoming camps. Here are four reasons you should grab a spot now, according to this summer's participants.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/4-things-teachers-are-saying-about-summer-fincamps-2026/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/4-things-teachers-are-saying-about-summer-fincamps-2026/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12843Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:00:00 PDTSun, 28 Jun 2026 20:00:00 PDTTeacher Talk<p>From her classroom door at San Ysidro High School, Ainoha Hogan-Jimenez can see Tijuana, Mexico. It's a daily reminder of the binational community she's served for most of her career.&nbsp;This fall marks Ainoha's 20th year of teaching, 17 of them at San Ysidro. Her own trajectory was reshaped early by financial knowledge, which is why her favorite class to teach is Financial Algebra. Read on for more of her story.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/teacher-talk/teacher-talk-with-ainoha-hogan-jimenez/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/teacher-talk/teacher-talk-with-ainoha-hogan-jimenez/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12842Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 PDTMon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 PDTCurrent Events<p>Are you headed to the ISTE Live 2026 conference from June 28-July 1 in Orlando? Members of the NGPF team will be there, working the booth, attending sessions, and roaming the expo hall. We'd love to say hi to you. Find us at booth #3013.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/find-us-at-istelive--ascd-annual-2026-in-orlando/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/current-events/find-us-at-istelive--ascd-annual-2026-in-orlando/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12841Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 PDTThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>In honor of Juneteenth (June 19), which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., take some time to listen to the wisdom and perspective of&nbsp;Black voices in personal finance shared in these NGPF podcast episodes from the last year.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/celebrating-juneteenth-2026-six-ngpf-podcasts-featuring-black-voices-in-personal-finance/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/celebrating-juneteenth-2026-six-ngpf-podcasts-featuring-black-voices-in-personal-finance/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12830Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p>A curated list of 13 evergreen conversations from the NGPF Podcast, with some of the most trusted voices in investing, to grow your own confidence and bring better stories into your classroom.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/get-smarter-about-investing-with-these-ngpf-podcast-episodes/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/get-smarter-about-investing-with-these-ngpf-podcast-episodes/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12829Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTSun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>Can you believe it? The 2025-2026 NGPF Academy year is coming to a close. On June 30, the current Academy year official ends, and the new Academy year begins.&nbsp;Before the Academy year ends, take a few minutes to make sure you've earned all the recognition and credit you've worked toward this year.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/3-things-to-do-before-the-academy-year-ends-on-june-30/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/3-things-to-do-before-the-academy-year-ends-on-june-30/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12520Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p>Visa and Mastercard want AI to help us shop online by using chatbots or AI agents, and this is just one example of integrating AI into our personal finances.&nbsp;More companies will use "agentic AI" to handle financial tasks for people. This could change how we buy things forever, which is why it&rsquo;s a big deal for the financial world and for consumers. But like all new tech tools, it comes with both benefits and drawbacks to watch out for. Learn more in last episode of FinCap Friday for the 2025-2026 school year:</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-find-and-buy-with-ai/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-find-and-buy-with-ai/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12828Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 PDTWed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 PDTPodcasts<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair recently joined the NGPF Speaker Series to talk about her new book for teens, <em>How Not to Lose a Million Dollars</em>. The conversation centered around helping students think critically in a world of finfluencers, gambling apps, and prediction markets. Here are four of her top takeaways for the classroom.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-sheila-bair-on-creating-skeptical-financial-consumers/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts/ngpf-podcast-sheila-bair-on-creating-skeptical-financial-consumers/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12824Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Big changes are coming to federal student loan repayment options</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-starting-july-1-how-many-repayment-plans-will-new-federal-student-loan-borrowers-be-able-to-choose-from/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-starting-july-1-how-many-repayment-plans-will-new-federal-student-loan-borrowers-be-able-to-choose-from/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12827Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTTue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTActivities<p>Recently, some NGPF staff were discussing how a number of classic board games are quietly teaching the same concepts covered in a Personal Finance class. Here are eight games you've probably played with money lessons hiding in plain sight. Perhaps an excuse for a classroom game day?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/8-board-games-that-secretly-teach-personal-finance/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/8-board-games-that-secretly-teach-personal-finance/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12823Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTTue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Hint: The current minimum wage can almost get its driver's license<br /><strong>Answer:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-when-was-the-last-time-the-us-federal-minimum-wage-was-raised/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-when-was-the-last-time-the-us-federal-minimum-wage-was-raised/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12826Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTVideo Resource<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In January 2026, more than $1.5 billion changed hands on prediction markets over the Super Bowl alone. These platforms let people wager on almost anything, from elections to celebrity weddings, but a simple question hides beneath the hype: when someone wins, where does the money actually come from?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/video-resource/the-hidden-truth-behind-prediction-markets/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/video-resource/the-hidden-truth-behind-prediction-markets/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12822Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTMon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>More new-car buyers are signing up for a longer ride.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-share-of-new-car-loans-have-a-repayment-term-longer-than-six-years/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-share-of-new-car-loans-have-a-repayment-term-longer-than-six-years/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12191Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTSun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>When you attend NGPF professional development, you are automatically enrolled in <a href="https://www.ngpf.org/ngpf-academy/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NGPF Academy</a>, receiving access to an annual and historical transcript of every PD hour you complete with NGPF.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/how-to-access-your-ngpf-pd-transcripts/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/how-to-access-your-ngpf-pd-transcripts/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12810Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTSun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Most households can't imagine life without a cellphone plan. How much are Americans actually paying for them each year?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-does-the-average-american-household-spend-on-cell-phone-service-in-a-year/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-does-the-average-american-household-spend-on-cell-phone-service-in-a-year/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12825Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTThu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTProfessional Development<p>These teachers recently joined the ranks of NGPF Distinguished Educators who have passed six or more NGPF Certification Courses. Celebrate them with us!</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/celebrating-78-new-ngpf-distinguished-educators/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/professional-development/celebrating-78-new-ngpf-distinguished-educators/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=8329Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTThu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTFinCap Friday<p>Landing a summer job has gotten surprisingly tough for today's teens, and the reasons might surprise 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 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=12815Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTWed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 PDTTeacher Talk<p>Meet the Personal Financial Literacy Coordinator for Guilford County Schools, North Carolina's third-largest district, with 27 high schools and over 20,000 high school students. A 24-year teaching veteran who's been leading personal finance instruction since 2016, Miche is driven by a simple belief: when it comes to money, ignorance isn't bliss.</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/teacher-talk/teacher-talk-with-miche-franken/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/teacher-talk/teacher-talk-with-miche-franken/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12817Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTWed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 PDTQuestion of the Day<p>Employers are the largest source of health coverage in the U.S. So what does that mean for transgender workers accessing healthcare?</p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percentage-of-major-us-employers-offer-transgender-inclusive-health-insurance-coverage/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percentage-of-major-us-employers-offer-transgender-inclusive-health-insurance-coverage/info@ngpf.org0https://www.ngpf.org/blog/?post=12821Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 PDTTue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 PDTAdvocacy<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">We're excited to welcome Amy Porter as the first Vice President of Development at Next Gen Personal Finance. Amy brings a deep, career-long conviction that education is the great equalizer. Read on to get introduced to Amy.</span></em></p><p><a href="https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/a-little-booklet-a-big-mission/" target="_blank">Read More...</a></p>https://www.ngpf.org/blog/advocacy/a-little-booklet-a-big-mission/info@ngpf.org0