Dress Down Personal Finance

Financial Literacy and Fluency in America - Episode 2

In this episode, Kevin breaks down the state of financial literacy in America — and the numbers aren't pretty. From a $1.78 trillion student loan crisis and a 12-year high in college graduate (recent) unemployment, to a national financial literacy score that hasn't moved in nine years, Kevin unpacks what we know, what we're missing, and why it matters. He also covers what's actually being taught in K-12 classrooms across the country — and what isn't. As always, Kevin leaves you with something actionable: two honest questions to ask yourself and three concrete steps to start closing your financial knowledge gap. No jargon. No judgment. Just the truth about where America stands — and what you can do about it. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Financial Well-being survey https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/financial-well-being/

Welcome to Dress Down Personal Finance - Episode 1

Welcome to Dress Down Personal Finance! In this debut episode, host Kevin — NJ personal finance teacher, Council for Economic Education Master Teacher,  IZZIT.org Teacher Ambassador, and founder of LifeFinanceEd, LLC — introduces himself, shares the journey that shaped his passion for financial education, and lays out his five core pledges to you as a listener. Pull up a chair and welcome to the conversation.