Gen-Z for Financial Literacy

We're pleased to announce the release of The Financial Empowerment Handbook! Our team spent months collaborating with author David Gatchell to make The Financial Empowerment Handbook cater to our generation, adding to his robust work. The Financial Empowerment Handbook gives students the opportunity to be trusted by the author of their resources, leading to a better learning environment and more efficacy in financial literacy. The work features our very own Stephen Lin and Matthew Shadid as authors of the book's foreword. The book also features the praise of Hailey Klein, an esteemed director at Gen-Z for Financial Literacy. Check it out on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6evbvSK The E-book is $1.99 for this week only!

"A meta-analysis of 76 randomised experiments in 33 countries found that people who take [personal finance] courses learn the content, save more and budget better." Great feature on the financial education movement in the U.S. via The Economist: https://lnkd.in/g33FEzky

We are excited to share that our newest podcast episode with the U.S. CEO of eToro, Lule D., is now out wherever you find podcasts! This episode is both engaging and insightful, and it is not one to miss. Stephen Lin, Matthew Shadid, and Lule cover a variety of important topics—from why personal finance education should be in schools to the power of investing in shaping one's financial future. Additionally, they also discuss the work eToro is doing to advance financial access and provide individuals with the tools they need to learn about investing. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e82Mv7PR

🎙️ We are excited to announce an upcoming Money Moves Podcast episode! In this episode, co-hosts Stephen Lin and Matthew Shadid sit down with Lule D., CEO of US eToro, to discuss her approach to financial education, the importance of communities in improving financial literacy, and how eToro is advancing investing access for all. The conversation is eye-opening and underscores the power of investing—especially when you start from a young age. This newest Money Moves episode goes live on Wednesday, May 22nd, anywhere you find podcasts! Money Moves Podcast: https://lnkd.in/evCvfmv4

As National Financial Literacy Month comes to an end, Gen-Z for Financial Literacy is pleased to announce the release of our latest Money Moves Podcast episode! In this episode, Matthew Shadid, co-host of the Money Moves Podcast, sits down with Dave Zasada, the Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Education at Intuit. Matthew and Dave cover a broad range of topics—from the significance of youth financial literacy to how Intuit for Education is helping to increase access to personal finance education. 🎧 You can find the Money Moves Podcast wherever you stream podcasts or listen to this newest episode by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/e2GEV_Ek

A few weeks ago, Matthew Shadid and I sat down with reporter Alicia Tang to discuss our work at Gen-Z for Financial Literacy, Gen-Z consumer spending habits, and the importance of personal finance education. Our interview was recently published in the Times Union, and you can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eevjVNyb. A big thank you to Alicia Tang and the Albany Times Union for giving us the opportunity to talk about our organization and the state of youth financial literacy—it was a fantastic conversation!

Yesterday, The Times Union released an article by Alicia Tang on the current state of personal finance in Gen Z. It's an excellent gauge of financial literacy from the eyes of our generation. She does a great job highlighting predatory consumer practices on social media that disproportionately affect young adults. Still, she balances this by discussing the aspects of personal finance that are within our control. Stephen Lin and I are also featured! Check it out below. https://lnkd.in/e_-FMZZS

It's here! The 2024 State of Financial Education Report done in collaboration with Dr. Carly Urban of Montana State University shows the progress in access to personal finance education across the U.S. and where gaps exist. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gzhZUpkD

Earlier this month, Gen-Z for Financial Literacy was invited to present at the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego. During the conference, Matthew Shadid and I had the privilege of speaking alongside Dr. Demma Cabral and Pantea Rahimian, LCSW. Our discussion underscored the importance of youth financial literacy and the link between personal finance and health; we also covered how healthcare providers can play an essential role in empowering youth to look after their financial wellness. Thank you to Dr. Cabral and Pantea for partnering with us to convey this important message to medical professionals in California and across the country. The SAHM 2024 Annual Meeting was a fantastic platform to explore the relationship between personal finance and health, and we are excited to continue our work in expanding access to personal finance education. To learn more about Gen-Z for Financial Literacy and our organization's mission, please visit https://lnkd.in/eKx8V3wa.

Upcoming #MoneyMovesPod out later today: Talking Personal Finance with UBS! In this episode, Matthew Shadid and Stephen Lin speak with Rachel Gottlieb, CFP®,CDFA™, an acclaimed financial advisor and managing director at UBS Wealth Management. At UBS, Rachel runs Gottlieb Rose Wealth Management, a family office overseeing over $1.6 billion in client assets. Rachel’s years of experience in financial advising and wealth management allow for a productive conversation about various personal finance topics — from investing to how parents can teach their children about money. Rachel, Matthew, and Stephen discuss specific ways to educate today’s youth on financial literacy.