This week, Real Money, Real Experts welcomes Dr. Billy Hensley, CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). Billy has a distinguished career in personal finance, philanthropy, and higher education and now leads NEFE in bringing financial access to all Americans.Co-hosts Rebecca Wiggins and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson talk to Billy about how career, the impact of COVID-19 on personal finances, and the role that all financial professionals can play in lifting up communities.*Show Notes*00:45 About Billy02:21 Personal Finance Access Issues05:40 Growing Up In Appalachia09:25 A Holistic Personal Finance Ecosystem13:24 Knowing Yourself to Find Opportunities15:17 The Future of NEFE19:23 Creating Opportunity -  100 AFCs23:53 Impact of COVID-1927:30 Your Two CentsShow Note links:NEFE Website https://www.nefe.org/NEFE Personal Finance Ecosystemhttps://www.nefe.org/about/our-philosophy/ecosystem/default.aspxRacism, Bias and Economic Inequality Impair the Financial Well-Being of Millionshttps://www.nefe.org/press-room/news/2020/racism-bias-economic-inequality-impair-financial-well-being-of-millions.aspxWith This Crisis Does Financial Literacy Even Matter?https://www.nefe.org/press-room/news/2020/with-this-crisis-does-financial-literacy-matter.aspxPolitics is Hindering the Effectiveness of Financial Educationhttps://www.nefe.org/press-room/news/2019/politics-hindering-effectiveness-of-financial-education.aspxWant to get involved with AFCPE®?Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

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