Our Resources
A Digital Financial Literacy Program
Too many consumers mismanage their budgets, make uninformed investment decisions, and fail to properly plan for the future. NAFSA is committed to empowering people with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially. NAFSA’s Financial Literacy Program offers an assortment of digital modules covering a wide variety of financial topics, including building emergency savings, mortgage education, and retirement planning.
Tribal Online Lending Best Practices
NAFSA has developed Best Practices for the exclusive use of all NAFSA Members as it relates to their Tribal Online Lending businesses. We believe these Best Practices will help ensure consumer protection, quality service, and positive customer and industry interactions during the life of the loans made by tribal lending entities who are NAFSA members. Our Best Practices apply to all stages of the loan, including marketing, origination, servicing, collecting, and ongoing data privacy.
The Latest Financial News
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Chosen to Become Treasury Secretary Under Biden Administration
Economist Janet Yellen has been selected by President-elect Joe Biden to become Treasury secretary when the new administration takes office in January. She will be the first female Treasury secretary and this will be one of the few times that someone’s experience...
As Consumers Pay Down Credit Card Debt, Bank Margins Suffer
The Financial Times reported earlier this month that bank card loans declined significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers in the United States make progress in paying down their credit card balances. The total amount of card loans held by banks...
White House Nominates Brooks to Formally Lead OCC
The White House recently announced that Brian Brooks has been formally nominated to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a five-year term. Brooks currently serves the OCC in an acting capacity, and previously served as a cryptocurrency lawyer...