Complimentary Financial Literacy Resources for Adults
(Low, Middle, & High Socio-economic Levels)
All adults have unique financial situations and goals. No matter your starting point or what you want for the future, there are strategies to help you reach your financial goals.
We provide adult financial education resources that help you assess your current situation and your goals; establish a plan for accomplishing your vision; and empower you with the knowledge, systems, and resources to help. The materials also help you identify any behaviors that may be taking you off course and provide guidance on methods that can help you stay on track toward reaching your financial and lifestyle goals.
*By Accessing These Materials You Agree to a Limited License: The National Financial Educators Council (“Licensor”) grants the Licensee of the NFEC’s Material a limited, non-exclusive, License to use the NFEC’s Resources (“Resources”). The NFEC retains the copyright and all rights not expressly granted to the Licensee. Complementary resources can be shared with up to 30 students. By accessing the NFEC’s material, you agree to comply with the full terms.
Complimentary Adult Financial Literacy Materials for all Massachusetts Residents
A primary objective of the Massachusetts Financial Educators Council is to empower adults with resources they can use for independent learning that promotes greater financial wellness. The campaign provides diverse resources that support people who want to get off on the right financial footing.
The resources meet the highest academic standards, while also being enjoyable and easy to use. The state chapter is funded by local and regional sponsors who use the materials developed by the National Financial Educators Council. The resources have been acclaimed for their alignment with top educational standards and practical, real-world applicability.
Our Local Champions Across Massachusetts Make these Resources Possible
Local champions ensure that financial education programming, resources and data are provided complimentary to individuals and organizations throughout Massachusetts.
Complimentary Adult Financial Literacy Materials for all Americans
The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has a stated mission of giving people the knowledge and guidance they need to achieve greater financial well-being. That mission is guided by the values of empowerment, independence, and leadership. The NFEC empowers adults who wish to improve their financial wellness by providing diverse resources complimentary.
The NFEC created these high-quality, independent resources in collaboration with top educators, financial professionals, and personal finance experts. The materials align with the highest academic standards and have been acclaimed as best practices for teaching adults personal finance skills. By offering the resources complimentary, the NFEC spearheads the global financial wellness movement.
Materials Provide Diverse Delivery Methods
The resources provided support diverse learning methods and environments. We encourage you to use the materials in ways that align well with your learning style or the learning styles of the students you are teaching. Each complimentary resource has these 3 labels to give you quick reference to identify delivery options.
Independent Learning
Individuals can use the materials on their own.
Peer-directed Education
“Peer-directed” describes the process of adults teaching other adults.
Instructor-directed Education
These resources are for a course facilitator or educator to use while leading a training program.
Fundamentals of Budgeting Workshop
This course introduces the basic aspects of budgeting and how budgeting benefits your progress toward attaining your desired lifestyle and reaching your financial goals. You will be introduced to the three primary types of expenses and tactics for reducing monthly payments toward those expenses. Action steps for creating a solid budget and automating financial accounting systems to facilitate regular review and revisions are provided.
Online Workshop
The same educational materials for students listed above are also available as an online course. Use the invitation template and the registration code below to invite your students to the online course.
Retirement Planning Workshop
At some point, we all take a look at our financial situation and wonder, “when can I retire?” This workshop gives students a chance to start that process. Through a series of lessons, students will get a chance to gain a better understanding of why people invest, identify what their personal risk tolerance levels are when it comes to investing, and calculate what their needs will be when retirement time rolls around. This workshop is a first step on the road to successful retirement financial planning.
Live or Hybrid Workshop
For in-person or webinar-style educational events.
Online Workshop
The same educational materials for students listed above are also available as an online course. Use the invitation template and the registration code below to invite your students to the online course.
Personal Finance Calendar
This Personal Finance Calendar suggests the kinds of financial reviews you should complete monthly and periodically. The calendar lays out a month-by-month schedule of significant financial events and documents you should evaluate and update on an ongoing basis, and also discusses reviews to undertake when major life events occur.
