The Academy of Financial Education

06/06/2026

We have been recognized by the Financial Therapy Association as the 2026 Outstanding Educational program and we have also recieved the Inclusion award. 🥳🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported our program and for the recognition of our efforts to include behavioral finance and financial therapy! 😁

06/06/2026

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

The Business Journal's nomination period is now open, and we would be honored to earn your support for ✅ Nonprofit Leader of the Year!

At The Academy of Financial Education, we're working every day to change the conversation about money across the Central Valley-helping individuals and families build financial confidence, resilience, and opportunity.

If our work has impacted you, your family, your organization, or your community, please consider nominating us. Together, we can continue creating pathways to financial empowerment for all. 💯

https://thebusinessjournal.com/philanthropy-awards-2026/?mc_cid=52291f6365&mc_eid=7db3befba

06/05/2026

It has been very productive attending Financial Therapy Association conference 2026. Leaders in financial therapy have come together to share what they're seeing in their practices. Let's bring this conference to the Central Valley!

06/04/2026

conference 2026 is in Austin, TX. This event will host leaders in mental and money 💶 and promises to be a great event. Ask your questions in the comments.

06/04/2026

Costs double about every 25 years, 💯 therefore, if you have about 25 more years till retirement, your retirement number may be a lot higher. Make sure you are prepared by speaking with a financial professional. Reach out to use for help. 😁

"A single American age 65 or older can retire comfortably with about $898,000 in savings, according to a new Investopedia analysis of U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Social Security Administration (SSA) data. But that figure varies widely by location, ranging from roughly $644,000 in North Dakota to more than $1 million in New Jersey, Hawaii, California, and the District of Columbia."

A comfortable retirement can come with very different price tags depending on where you choose to live. See how the numbers compare across all 50 states.

06/01/2026

Vote for us for Nonprofit Leader of the Year! ❤️ We greatly appreciate your support.

https://thebusinessjournal.com/philanthropy-awards-2026/?mc_cid=52291f6365&mc_eid=7db3befbaa

06/01/2026

Every election your 💵money is on the line. 💯 The people you vote for make decisions every day that can impact the value of your dollar and how much you have. 🗳

Your vote matters, make sure it counts! Vote June 2nd.

Find your polling location here: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place

05/28/2026

If you're trying to get out of debt, don't make a rush decision. Read the contract, ✅understand the terms, ✅ and don't pay more than you need to ✅. You can tackle debt negotiations on your own and often get results faster.

Read the article to learn more about how our CEO, Samuel Molina, helped a community member take charge of her debt management and get out of a high-cost contract with a debt negotiation company. 💯

“Too many hardworking Americans are encouraged to take actions that damage their credit and deepen financial instability.”

05/19/2026

Our CEO, Samuel Molina, latest op-ed published in the The Sacramento Bee

"After more than a year, the company had negotiated only a couple of her debts while other accounts remained unpaid. The money she spent on monthly service and settlement fees could have been used to pay down her debt directly. Altogether, she paid more than $6,000 in fees, and her credit score was still below 600 by the time I began advising her."

Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article315758192.html =cpy

GreenPath National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)

“Too many hardworking Americans are encouraged to take actions that damage their credit and deepen financial instability.”

05/15/2026

Inflation is expected to rise this month. Check out our blog, Combat Inflation 1% at a time to learn how to retain your money's value and stay ahead of the curve.

https://taofe.org/in-the-press/f/combat-inflation-one-percent-at-a-time

Forecasters report the Iran war has pushed inflation to 6% annually, doubling previous projections after an oil supply crunch fueled higher prices.