Hey friends in and around Lynwood! Got a little time and a big heart? We’d love your help! We’re looking for volunteers for an upcoming #MadCityMoney event at Firebaugh High School. It’s a fun, hands-on budgeting simulation that teaches teens how to spend wisely and save smart.

The CFE brought our Mad City Money financial simulation to Crosslight Church in Rancho Cucamonga! 💰🙌 Teens from the community and local homeschool groups got a taste of real-world budgeting—navigating bills, credit, and family expenses alongside an imaginary spouse and child.

It’s National Teacher’s Day, and we’re celebrating the champions of financial literacy. The high school teachers we work with don’t just teach—they empower. By bringing financial education into their school or classroom, they’re helping students build real-world skills like

A big salute and shoutout to nonprofits everywhere—today, we celebrate you! It’s National Nonprofit Day, and we’re honoring the organizations (and the passionate people behind them) who work every day to make our communities stronger, smarter, healthier, and more connected. If

It’s Financial Fact Friday, where the facts can be surprising. Compound interest is a very cool thing. It’s like planting a seed in spring and watching it grow into something big. The money you save earns interest. Then that interest earns interest. Over time, your financial

The CFE brought our Mad City Money financial literacy simulation to Rise Kohyang High School with Bright Star Schools in Los Angeles for the very first time! Their first-ever senior class—100 strong—dived into budgeting, housing costs, and life’s curveballs with energy and

Money stress is real—and if you have it, you're not alone. You may not think it affects young adults but nearly 75% of teens say financial worries impact their mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to assess the mental health of family members and

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the military heroes who gave the last full measure of devotion. Their courage, dedication, and love of country will never be forgotten. Today, we remember not only their service, but the freedoms we enjoy because of it. We carry their

For many of us, fear of failure can stop us in our tracks. It’s not easy to overcome. Risk-taking isn’t just for entrepreneurs, it starts in the classroom. For young learners, taking a risk might mean raising a hand, sharing a new idea, or trying something unfamiliar. These early

2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open Through June 22, 2025! 🎓 The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate determination, community involvement, and a passion for building a better future. Thanks to the generosity

Here’s an opportunity to help local high school age teens and have a great time. We need volunteers for upcoming #MCM events in Southern Nevada. These are financial literacy simulations where students get hands-on experiences with budgeting, spending and saving. They get a hint

Our Scholarship Deadline is Approaching – Apply by June 22! The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to students with strong community involvement, leadership potential, and a passion for building a better future. These scholarships are made

The CFE brought our Mad City Money financial simulation to the Agassi Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Club in Las Vegas! About 50 teens stepped into the real-world role of managing a family budget—navigating rent, credit, childcare, and lifestyle decisions. After the simulation, we

This Pride Month, the CFE proudly stands with the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 Financial empowerment is for everyone—no matter your gender identity or who you love. At CFE, we believe in inclusive financial education that gives ALL individuals the tools to thrive. We’re committed to

🚨 Scholarship Deadline Approaching – Sunday, June 22! Know a student who could use $2,000 for college or trade school? The Center for Financial Empowerment is awarding 10 scholarships to motivated young adults in Southern California and Southern Nevada. 📌 Applicants must: ✔

Here’s an opportunity to help local high school age teens and have a great time! We need volunteers for an upcoming #MadCityMoney event at Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park on June 27. These are financial literacy simulations where students get hands-on experiences with budgeting,

Juneteenth is more than a date—it’s a reminder of how long justice can take, and how much work remains. On June 19, 1865, news of freedom reached the last enslaved African Americans in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. At the Center for Financial

We’ve just wrapped our 6th year of financial empowerment at Basic Academy High School in Henderson, Nevada! 💸🎓 Thanks to a generous grant from MGM Resorts International and the support of US Government teachers, the CFE brought budgeting, saving, credit, and debt education to

What better way to learn about finance than in a real-life simulator! Thank you Center4FE for allowing us to be a part of this event.

It’s Financial Fact Friday, where the facts might surprise you. What country would you think has the most millionaires? The answer isn’t surprising. The United States is the world’s largest economy and literally millions of millionaires live here. Number 2 might be a bit of a