The Academy of Financial Education

When we started The Academy of Financial Education, our goal was simple: make financial education accessible to everyone.

Since then, we've served thousands of individuals throughout California, empowering people to make informed financial decisions and build brighter futures.

Now, we're asking for your support. Please nominate us for ✅ Nonprofit Leader of the Year through The Business Journal

Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us advance financial empowerment for all.

💥Our new flyer is out now! 💥

If you're interested in learning more about our services, partnering, or just have some general questions, please contact us via email at [email protected].

We would love 💚💖to hear from you.

This is our CEO's fourteenth blog published for the AFCPE Money Mindset Blog. Learn more about how to financially plan intelligently during uncertain times by reading, Financial Security in Uncertain Times.

Find An AFC - Uncategorized In this Money Mindset blog, Sam Molina AFC® writes about how to establish financial security in uncertain times.

We have been recognized by the Financial Therapy Association as the 2026 Outstanding Educational program and we have also recieved the Inclusion award. 🥳🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported our program and for the recognition of our efforts to include behavioral finance and financial therapy! 😁

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

The Business Journal's nomination period is now open, and we would be honored to earn your support for ✅ Nonprofit Leader of the Year!

At The Academy of Financial Education, we're working every day to change the conversation about money across the Central Valley-helping individuals and families build financial confidence, resilience, and opportunity.

If our work has impacted you, your family, your organization, or your community, please consider nominating us. Together, we can continue creating pathways to financial empowerment for all. 💯

https://thebusinessjournal.com/philanthropy-awards-2026/?mc_cid=52291f6365&mc_eid=7db3befba

It has been very productive attending Financial Therapy Association conference 2026. Leaders in financial therapy have come together to share what they're seeing in their practices. Let's bring this conference to the Central Valley!

Costs double about every 25 years, 💯 therefore, if you have about 25 more years till retirement, your retirement number may be a lot higher. Make sure you are prepared by speaking with a financial professional. Reach out to use for help. 😁

"A single American age 65 or older can retire comfortably with about $898,000 in savings, according to a new Investopedia analysis of U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Social Security Administration (SSA) data. But that figure varies widely by location, ranging from roughly $644,000 in North Dakota to more than $1 million in New Jersey, Hawaii, California, and the District of Columbia."

The Real Cost of Retirement for a Single American in Every State—And the Nest Egg Needed to Afford It A comfortable retirement can come with very different price tags depending on where you choose to live. See how the numbers compare across all 50 states.

Vote for us for Nonprofit Leader of the Year! ❤️ We greatly appreciate your support.

https://thebusinessjournal.com/philanthropy-awards-2026/?mc_cid=52291f6365&mc_eid=7db3befbaa

Every election your 💵money is on the line. 💯 The people you vote for make decisions every day that can impact the value of your dollar and how much you have. 🗳

Your vote matters, make sure it counts! Vote June 2nd.

Find your polling location here: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place