The Academy of Financial Education

09/04/2026

Have you used payday loans 5 times in the last two years? Would you like to share your story and get paid for it? Click on the link below to learn more. Contact Center for Responsible Lending if you have questions.

Must live in:
Los Angeles or Sacramento counties or in the Central Valley (Fresno preferred).

Contract Term: October through May (subject to change) Pay: $40/hour Location: Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, or Central Valley (Fresno preferred), plus travel to Sacramento About the Center...

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mechanics Bank as the presenting sponsor of A Wealth of Wisdom, taking place in Los Angeles this October 10th!

Mechanics Bank is one of California's oldest and strongest banks, helping build prosperous communities throughout California since 1905.

A huge thank you to Mechanics Bank for their partnership with us to promote financial literacy and well-being for our communities.

Join us Saturday, October 10th from 10AM–2PM at CARECEN Los Angeles for a day of financial education, community resources, and connection. Registration is open now at https://taofe.org/a-wealth-of-wisdom

08/27/2026

Join us Saturday, October 10 for a dynamic discussion about money. Be a part of the conversation as our panel of financial professionals discuss the breaking up generational poverty, entrepreneurship, and more.

We will also have:
✅Immigration & Banking Resources 🏦
✅Financial Education Materials 💲📖
✅Raffles & Giveaways 🥳

You won't want to miss it.

Register today! https://forms.gle/oZwLMdKNTMVFmXRT8

08/25/2026

Another great segment on today's CBS 47 Money Monday. Our CEO, Samuel Molina, speaks about ABLE accounts and recent changes that you need to know.

08/20/2026

Tomorrow! Join the Financial Therapy Association for “I’m Not a Stupid Person. Why Can’t I Stop?!” with Carrie Rattle, MBA, CDFA®, AFC®.

In this webinar, Carrie will explore the shame that often surrounds compulsive buying, how to recognize when a client may be struggling, and practical strategies to help clients move from compulsive to controlled shopping behaviors.

🗓 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
✨ Free for FTA members

Register now: https://ow.ly/a8Kq50ZwJqo

08/20/2026

"If we want to build financially resilient communities, we must recognize that financial decisions are shaped not only by what people know, but also by what they have experienced." Samuel Molina , MSFP, AFC®CFT™

Samuel Molina explains why financial literacy must address the emotions and experiences that shape how people spend and manage money.

08/19/2026

Join us Saturday, October 10 for a dynamic discussion about money. Be a part of the conversation as our panel of financial professionals discuss the breaking up generational poverty, entrepreneurship, and more.

We will also have:
✅Immigration & Banking Resources 🏦
✅Financial Education Materials 💲📖
✅Raffles & Giveaways 🥳

You won't want to miss it.

Register today! https://forms.gle/oZwLMdKNTMVFmXRT8

08/12/2026

Our CEO and Founder, Samuel Molina, speaks about his process for helping clients navigate their finanical experience. 💶

08/11/2026

Today we recieved a generous donation from Bank of the Sierra to continue providing the Central Valley with essential financial education and resources. Thank you so much to Bank of the Sierra for your belief and support in our mission to build financial resilience in our community.

08/10/2026

Did you discuss money growing up? 🤔 How did your family address money conversations, if any? Dustin became successful saving money and cutting ✂️ unnecessary expenses through our financial resilience program.