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April is National Financial Literacy Month

April is recognized as National Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness of the ways in which financial education and literacy can equip Americans with the knowledge and skills they need to build financial security at every stage of their lives. 

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Paper Checks Are Going Away!

Starting September 30, 2025, the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments. If you’re still receiving federal check payments, it’s time to switch to an electronic payment method. 

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Military Consumer Resources

The FLEC recognizes the financial challenges that servicemembers, veterans, and military families face and the need for information and consumer protections to ensure their financial readiness.

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How Money Smart Are You?

Have fun learning about financial topics! Play 14 animated games on the FDIC’s new site.

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Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is the illegal access and use of someone’s personal and financial information. Check out these resources and learn how to avoid and recover from ID theft.

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Treasury Recognizes April as National Financial Literacy Month

The U.S. Department of the Treasury proudly recognizes April 1, 2026, as the beginning of National Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its commitment to expanding financial education and security for all Americans.

Treasury Seeks Public Input on the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy – Comments Due April 6

On February 3, 2026, the Department of the Treasury published a request for information seeking public feedback on national priority areas and best practices to improve financial literacy and equip the next generation with the tools to safely save, invest, and secure their financial futures.  Submit your feedback before the public comment period closes on April 6, 2026.

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING – FEBRUARY 6, 2026

The latest public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) was held on February 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM Eastern Time.  Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent hosted the meeting that featured a briefing on the implementation of Trump Accounts and a panel discussion on Trump Accounts outreach and youth financial education opportunities. A readout of the meeting is available here.

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The Financial Literacy and Education Commission's vision is of sustained financial well-being for all individuals and families in the U.S. In furtherance of this vision, the Commission sets strategic direction for policy, education, practice, research, and coordination so that all Americans make informed financial decisions.

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Clearinghouse of federally-funded research reports, articles and datasets on financial capability and related topics.

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