If you find it difficult to cover your expenses and pay bills, spend less than your income and/or figure out retirement saving needs, you are not alone. According to the latest research from FINRA Investor Education Foundation, approximately 60% of Arizonans fall into each of the above categories. As members of the Arizona Financial Literacy … Read more
For more than two decades, students across Arizona have been building their financial futures through the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game™, operated exclusively in Arizona by the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE). Using $100,000 in hypothetical funds and real-time market data, students learn to invest in publicly traded companies, gaining essential skills in personal … Read more
Not far removed from first arriving in the United States from China, Elena Zee was a Columbia Business School graduate student working towards her master’s degree in economics when she realized that she wasn’t set up for financial success. “I had my first job and I started earning income, living on my own and had … Read more
ACEE and Luke AFB partnered to deliver financial literacy lessons to military families in honor of the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month. GLENDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Glendale, AZ – April 2025** — In celebration of the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month, the … Read more
Nearly 2,000 students statewide boost financial literacy, excel in ACEE competitions, and prove Arizona’s future is financially bright and capable. Attending the Arizona Personal Finance Challenge has been an inspiring experience. Witnessing students eagerly engage in financial literacy and prepare for their future is truly rewarding…”— Maria Fisher, VP, Distribution ExcellenceMESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, April … Read more
Tariffs, market swings, and financial decisions aren’t the first topics you’d think junior high and high-schoolers would be experts on, but a group of young people spent Friday proving they are! Nearly 2,000 students took part in the State Finals of the Economics Challenge and Personal Finance Challenge in Mesa. Some of the brightest teens … Read more
Arizona Students Compete for National Titles in Economics & Finance, Showcasing Financial Literacy and Economic Education as a Key to Future Success. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rising to the Challenge: Preparing the Next Generation for Financial Success In today’s uncertain economic landscape, financial literacy has never been more critical. The Arizona … Read more
Unlock the door to financial literacy with our compelling conversation with Teresa Mungai, the Director of Education Services and Impact at the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Financial literacy has never been more essential for students navigating complex economic realities. April is Financial Literacy Month, bringing forth vital conversations about money management and economic choices … Read more
Arizona JAG (Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates) students know that success isn’t about luck —it’s about planning, preparation, and making smart financial choices. Thanks to a powerful partnership with the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE), these students are gaining the skills needed to take charge of their financial futures. On March 5, 2025, JAG Career … Read more
Students from Valley Vista High School from Dysart School District visited the University of Arizona for a unique financial literacy experience, organized by the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Through the Invest in Girls program, the event connected young women with finance professors to help close the gender pay gap and inspire careers in finance. Mary Rigdon, director of the University of … Read more
