In this inspiring episode, Tim talks with Laura Levine, President & CEO of the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, about her two decades leading a national movement for financial education. With the Jump$tart National Educator Conference coming up Nov. 6, listen to learn more about the organization and Laura's vision.

Laura reflects on how Jump$tart empowers educators, nurtures volunteer-driven state affiliates, and builds a nationwide community of collaboration. "We didn’t have to sell them on the idea. They came to us," she said. 

She shares how initiatives like the National Educator Conference and Teen Teach-Ins bring financial education to life in classrooms across the country, and discusses the heart behind the “For Me, It’s Personal” campaign, which reminds us that “everyone has a money story to share.”

Whether you’re new to teaching personal finance or a longtime advocate, this conversation will leave you feeling connected, supported, and encouraged.

View the transcript and listen to the episode.

Join Us LIVE This Week: Paul Merriman Talks Target Date Funds and Retirement Investing

The weekly Thursday NGPF Speaker Series virtual PD becomes the next NGPF Podcast episode. When you join live, you can ask questions in real time and connect with the speaker and other teachers. 

Paul will explain how Target Date Funds, also known as “set-it-and-forget-it” funds, automatically adjust as you move through life, making investing simple and accessible for everyone. 

Register now for tonight's (10/30) event with Paul Merriman.

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Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.

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