Financial education for teens

By Shelley Irwin

Published January 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM EST

We talk to Dr. Billy Hensley, President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education.

What do the latest findings say about the need for financial education for teens and how does Michigan rank? We talk to Dr. Billy Hensley, President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education about this and how schools can build programs that prep students for strong financial skills.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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