Next Gen Personal Finance NGPF is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial education to high school students. It was founded in 2012 by Tim Ranzetta, a former high school teacher, and JessiFearon, a financial planner.
NGFP offers a variety of resources for teachers, including curriculum, lesson plans, and professional development. NGFP also offers a variety of resources for students, including financial literacy games and an online course.
NGPF is committed to providing high-quality, innovative financial education resources that are accessible to all. NGPF resources are available for free to any teacher or student who wants to use them.
What is NGPF?
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a financial education nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that ALL students leave high school financially literate.
We do this by providing free, innovative resources and support to educators around the country. Our resources are all standards-aligned and research-based.
We also offer professional development opportunities for educators, as well as a financial literacy curriculum for high school students.
Why is Financial Literacy Important?
Financial literacy is important for all people, regardless of age, income, or location. It is a key life skill that can help people make informed decisions about their finances, and ultimately lead to a better financial future.
There are many benefits of financial literacy, including:
Improved financial well-being
Reduced stress and anxiety around money
Increased ability to save and build wealth
Improved credit scores and creditworthiness
Reduced likelihood of experiencing financial abuse
What Does NGPF Offer?
NGPF offers a variety of resources to educators, including:
A comprehensive financial literacy curriculum for high school students
Professional development opportunities for educators
A library of free, standards-aligned financial education resources
A community of like-minded educators who are passionate about financial literacy
How Can I Get Involved?
If you’re interested in getting involved with NGPF, there are a few ways to do so:
· Become an NGPF Fellow: Fellows are a select group of educators who receive intensive training and support in financial literacy education. Fellows also have access to exclusive resources and opportunities.
· Use NGPF resources in your classroom: All of NGPF’s resources are free and available to anyone. We encourage you to use them in your classroom or share them with other educators you know.
· Attend an NGPF event: We offer a variety of events throughout the year, including professional development workshops, webinars, and conferences.
The History of NGPF
Most people know very little about their personal finances. This is understandable given that financial literacy is not taught in most schools. This lack of financial literacy can have dire consequences, leading to things like unmanageable debt, poor investment choices, and an overall lack of financial security.
While there are many organizations working to improve financial literacy, one of the most impactful has been Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF). NGPF is a non-profit organization that provides free, high-quality financial education to high school students across the United States.
NGPF was founded in 2013 by Tim Ranzetta. Tim was motivated to start NGPF after seeing firsthand the negative effects of financial illiteracy. As a former teacher and financial services professional, he saw an opportunity to improve financial literacy rates by providing quality financial education resources to high school teachers.
NGPF has grown rapidly since its inception, reaching over 3 million students in all 50 states. The organization offers a variety of resources for teachers, including lesson plans, classroom activities, and professional development opportunities.
NGPF is making a difference in the lives of young people across the country. By empowering students with the knowledge and tools they need to make sound financial decisions, NGPF is helping to build a brighter future for us all.
The Mission of NGPF
Since its inception in 2013, Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) has been on a mission to ensure that all young people have the financial skills they need to thrive in life. NGPF believes that financial education is a critical life skill, and one that should be taught in every school.
NGFP offers free financial education resources for teachers, students, and parents. These resources include lesson plans, activities, videos, and more. NGFP also offers professional development for teachers, so they can learn how to effectively teach financial literacy to their students.
In addition to its educational resources, NGFP also advocates for financial education at the state and federal levels. NGFP is working to make financial education a mandatory part of school curriculums across the country.
NGFP’s ultimate goal is to empower young people to make smart financial decisions, so they can lead happy, prosperous lives.
The mission of NGPF is to ensure that all young people have the financial skills they need to thrive in life. NGPF believes that financial education is a critical life skill, and one that should be taught in every school. NGFP offers free financial education resources for teachers, students, and parents. These resources include lesson plans, activities, videos, and more. NGFP also offers professional development for teachers, so they can learn how to effectively teach financial literacy to their students. In addition to its educational resources, NGFP also advocates for financial education at the state and federal levels. NGFP is working to make financial education a mandatory part of school curriculums across the country. NGFP’s ultimate goal is to empower young people to make smart financial decisions, so they can lead happy, prosperous lives.
The Impact of NGPF in 2023
Since its founding in 2013, Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) has been on a mission to ensure that all young people have the financial skills they need to thrive in life. NGPF’s curriculum and resources are used by over 10,000 educators to teach financial literacy in all 50 states.
NGPF has had a tremendous impact on the lives of young people across the country. In a recent survey of NGPF alumni, 96% of respondents said that NGPF had a positive impact on their financial lives. Here are some of the specific ways that NGPF has made a difference:
Helped young people develop a better understanding of personal finance: 86% of survey respondents said that NGPF helped them develop a better understanding of personal finance concepts.
Made young people more confident in their financial decision-making: 72% of survey respondents said that NGPF made them more confident in their financial decision-making.
Helped young people save money: 67% of survey respondents said that NGPF helped them start saving money or helped them save more money than they otherwise would have.
Encouraged young people to avoid debt:
65% of survey respondents said that NGPF encouraged them to avoid taking on too much debt.
Helped young people plan for their financial future: 64% of survey respondents said that NGPF helped them start planning for their financial future.
The impact of NGPF doesn’t stop there. In addition to helping individual young people, NGPF is also working to change the way financial education is taught in schools. NGPF’s curriculum and resources are designed to be engaging and relevant to young people, and they are constantly being updated to reflect the latest changes in the financial world.
NGPF is also working to increase access to financial education. In 2016, NGPF launched the Financial Education Equity Initiative, which provides grants to schools and organizations working to increase access to financial education for underserved youth.
Thanks to the work of NGPF and its partners, thousands of young people are getting the financial education they need to thrive in life. The impact of NGP
The Future of NGPF
What will the future of Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) look like? This is a question that we get asked a lot. And, while we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have a pretty good idea of the direction that NGPF will be heading in the coming years.
Here are a few of the things that we think you can expect to see from NGPF in the future:
1. More financial education resources for teachers. We know that one of the biggest challenges for teachers is finding quality financial education resources. We’re committed to helping teachers meet this challenge by continuing to create and curate high-quality resources that are easy to use and aligned with state standards.
2. More engaging and interactive personal finance lessons. We know that students learn best when they’re actively engaged in their learning. That’s why we’re constantly working to create new lessons that are interactive and engaging.
3. More real-world applications of personal finance concepts. We believe that personal finance should be more than just a theoretical concept. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to make our lessons more real-world and applicable to students’ lives.
4. More opportunities for students to practice and apply what they’re learning. We know that students need ample opportunity to practice what they’re learning in order to master it. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to provide students with opportunities to apply their personal finance knowledge in realistic scenarios.
5. More support for teachers. We know that teaching personal finance can be challenging. That’s why we’re committed to providing teachers with the support they need to be successful. Whether it’s through our online community, professional development opportunities, or resources and materials, we want to make sure that teachers have everything they need to teach personal finance effectively.
These are just a few of the things you can expect to see from NGPF in the future. We’re constantly working to improve and expand our offerings so that we can better serve teachers and students. We’re excited about the future of NGPF and we hope you are too!
