Contrary to stereotypes, Latinas long have been the financial managers of their households. Researchers in a NEFE-funded study from the University of Notre Dame say that Latinas have a huge appetite for financial education and a strong desire to save. Their savings could provide a critical safety net to America’s largest minority group.

Three new members join NEFE’s Board of Trustees: Richard G. Ketchum, Joyce Nelson, and Jason Young (pictured top row left to right). Each will serve an initial three-year term on the 13-member board. The board also welcomes a new chair, Mary “Merrell” Bailey and a new vice chair, David G. Strege.

NEFE will sponsor the first financial literacy strand at the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference April 2-5 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Florida. NEFE will host nine sessions on financial capability topics at the 2017 conference.