U.S. Department of the Treasury

This two-part research initiative examined strategies to increase financial knowledge and capability of elementary school students and adults with low incomes.  

 

Financial Education and Account Access Among Elementary Students Examined the effects of classroom financial education plus access to savings accounts on elementary-age students' financial knowledge, savings practices, and attitudes and confidence in their financial actions.  
Final Report |  Research Brief | Report on Lessons from the Field

               

Financial Counseling and Access for the Financially Vulnerable Examined the effects of offering workplace financial counseling and access to bank accounts among adults transitioning off of public benefits. Final Report | Research Brief