This Prosperity Now resource guide supports organizations in developing a participant-centered financial coaching program. Grounded in a field survey, over 100 interviews, expert advice, and beta-testing with six new financial coaching programs, the…

More than one in four Americans has subprime credit, according to research conducted by the Urban Institute. This rating has substantial effects on the rates and costs of borrowing; for a $10,000 loan, someone with subprime credit can expect to pay…

This worksheet helps practitioners understand how to use the behavioral economics concept of “anchoring” in a goal setting conversation with clients. Anchoring means sharing information that may influence an individual’s behavior in one direction,…

This study from the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network provides the final evaluation results of a randomized controlled trial of a culturally tailored fatherhood curriculum for low-income fathers residing in Baltimore, Maryland. The program is…

This study from the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research examined the career earnings following a four-year college degree (versus a high school diploma) for students from a low-income background and compared them to those from a higher-…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers colorful, visually appealing booklets for counselors addressing basic financial management skills with clients. Behind on bills? helps clients get a handle on cash flow, prioritizing…

This report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shares the proceedings from the "Youth Employment Success Roundtable: Setting Up America’s Young Workers For Success" which took place in February 2017. The roundtable convened federal…

As part of Financial Literacy Month in April, CFPB supports Money Smart Week (April 21–28, 2018) to help you become smart about money. Lots of free financial education classes and seminars are held by local and regional organizations throughout the…

This report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau describes the work the Bureau has done most recently to improve the financial literacy of Americans. The report highlights the helpful consumer guides the Bureau makes available to the public…

This article calls on financial counselors to recognize the role that family relationships play in money management. While financial education is often delivered to individuals, their spending decisions are usually influenced by spouses and family…