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The Financial Literacy and Education Commission Releases the Updated U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy
The Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) released the 2026 update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy (Strategy), which identifies four new priority areas where improved skills, knowledge, and decision-making can have a positive impact on consumer financial well-being and long-term financial outcomes. The four priorities are youth financial capability, digital financial literacy, saving and investing, and scams and fraud education. The Strategy also provides specific recommendations for the federal government and other stakeholders to advance financial literacy and education across the United States.
The Strategy was updated at the direction of Secretary Bessent in accordance with the statutory requirements applicable to the FLEC in the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. The Act charges the FLEC with implementing and regularly updating the National Strategy.
The full report is available here.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING – July 27, 2026
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent delivered opening remarks at the latest public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), held on July 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The meeting focused on digital financial literacy and featured a panel discussion.
About FLEC
The Financial Literacy and Education Commission's vision is of sustained financial well-being for all individuals and families in the U.S. In furtherance of this vision, the Commission sets strategic direction for policy, education, practice, research, and coordination so that all Americans make informed financial decisions.