Financial Literacy Blog
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October 7, 2026
The confidence gap in financial literacy
The Confidence Gap SizeSkillBackgroundTake-awayMethodsSources Highlight No country Young womenYoung men PISA 2022 · Financial confidence · 20 education systems · 15-year-olds Similar skills. Less confidence. Even when young women are highly financially literate, their confidence around matters relating to money and finance is low. Across …
October 4, 2026
Can financial literacy bring individuals into the formal banking system?
A recent report out of Pakistan about their low rates of financial literacy caught my eye. Though the report does …
September 26, 2026
Using data to increase participation in Dollar Scholars classes
Part of the core strategy of Dollar Scholars is using evidence to motivate the practices and policies that are most …
September 23, 2026
New Dollar Scholars Website!
Hello all who read Dollar Scholars blog! Thank you for your interest. Dollar Scholars has been through some changes in …
September 17, 2026
Website Cyber Security 101
In 2026 it is critical to understand the persistent cyber security threat that exists. If you, like me, had heard …
February 1, 2026
Dollar Scholars @ Alexandria Public Library
Cover photo by Mdy66 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link In January 2026, Dollar Scholars held a series of …
April 20, 2024
Dollar Scholars: Day 1
Dollar Scholars rolled out its first pilot event on Sunday, March 3rd. Dollar Scholars organizers and volunteers came together to …