U.S. Treasury Updates National Strategy for Financial Literacy
The Financial Literacy and Education Commission is updating its national strategy, emphasizing 'Trump Accounts' to provide real-world investing experience for children.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) is actively working on updating its U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. A request for information was published on February 3, 2026, seeking public feedback on priority areas and best practices to improve financial literacy, with the comment period closing on April 6, 2026.
A public meeting of the FLEC was held on February 6, 2026, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. The meeting focused on the implementation and outreach of "Trump Accounts," which aim to make every American child a shareholder and advance financial literacy through real-world investing experience.
Federal agencies were called upon to integrate these accounts into their financial education efforts. The meeting also included a panel discussion with representatives from organizations like FINRA Investor Education Foundation, College Savings Plans Network, Council for Economic Education, and SIFMA Foundation.
The FLEC's Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, also known as the Strategy for Assuring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Report, highlights the activities of member agencies in advancing financial literacy and education.
This report highlights the FLEC's commitment to coordinating federal government efforts and partnering with public and private sectors to improve Americans' financial knowledge and decision-making. The initiative represents a full approach to building financial capability from childhood through adulthood.
