Financial Literacy

Stories of strengthening financial literacy in our communities

Digging out of student debt

With student loan forgiveness in flux, how can borrowers navigate repayment—without sacrificing a healthy financial future?

How do you build a fin-lit program teens use? You ask them to help.

Building a financial literacy program teens liked required listening to what they want.

Giving women confidence in the world of investing

By establishing an investing club for women, Donna is helping others grow their skills.

Learning the value of money as a Cuban immigrant

Growing up in Communist Cuba, Monica had to start from zero when it came to learning finance in the United States.

Financial ed through cookie sales? Tell me Samoa.

Casey Cortese, Schwab's philanthropic giving program leader and former Girl Scout, discusses the evolution of fin-lit in today's Girl Scout program.

Changing lives with financial knowledge

Rick Kinnard was so inspired to help others he spent a week of vacation time volunteering to help formerly homeless men.

A reality check on earning (and spending) for kids

It may seem simplistic, but letting kids know what will be expected of them as adults is a powerful piece of financial literacy.

The power of resilience

Denisse Arambula has relied on the resilience that she developed as a Mexican immigrant to find what’s next for her in the United States.

Using a passion for teaching to help the community

See how one career changer was able to keep using her skills as an educator and desire to help others in a brand-new way.

Furthering financial literacy

Summer intern and first-gen college grad is helping more people overcome financial barriers.