News Release: 6/10/2025

 April 2, 2025
New National Financial Literacy Quiz Launches for Financial Literacy Month

Campaign Will Power the Largest Ongoing Financial Literacy Index in North America

Alpharetta, GA – WealthWave, a national leader in financial education, is proud to announce the official launch of the Financial Literacy Quiz, a dynamic and engaging public quiz designed to measure the current state of financial knowledge in America. The quiz, debuting during Financial Literacy Month, is the foundation of the upcoming Financial Literacy Index—a groundbreaking initiative that will become the largest and most comprehensive ongoing study of financial literacy in North America.

The quiz is now available to the public and aims to shed light on critical gaps in financial understanding, helping individuals gauge their own knowledge while contributing anonymously to a national data set that tracks financial trends and patterns across generations, regions, and demographics.

A Nation in Financial Crisis— and a Movement to Change It

Today, millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, burdened by debt, struggling with budgeting, investing, and planning for retirement. Despite the severity of the problem, basic financial education is still missing from most schools. The Financial Literacy Quiz campaign is built to reverse this crisis—by raising awareness, sparking conversations, and driving real-time insights.

“ The greatest threat to the American dream isn’t inflation, the stock market, or the economy—it’s financial illiteracy. This quiz isn’t just a fun activity—it’s a national call to action. We’re using it to build the Financial Literacy Index, a real-time dashboard that reflects the financial knowledge of the people in this country.  – Tom Mathews, CEO of WealthWave

The Financial Literacy Index: A Real-Time Pulse on America’s Money Knowledge

Every response to the quiz fuels the Financial Literacy Index, which will be continuously updated to reflect the state of financial understanding in real time. Insights from the Index will be used by educators, media, and financial advocates to improve education programs, inform policy, and empower communities.

Participants will be able to:

• Instantly receive their score and compare it to national averages
• Understand their strengths and weaknesses across key money topics (debt, saving, investing, insurance, retirement, etc.)
• Review their correct and incorrect answers to improve weak areas of understanding
• Join a growing movement to end financial illiteracy—starting with self-awareness
• Contribute their data to our research becoming a permanent part of the ongoing study

A Tool for Change, A Moment for Momentum
The launch comes at a pivotal time. April marks Financial Literacy Month, a national opportunity to spotlight the economic consequences of money mismanagement—and the urgent need for better education.

“ We believe that knowing how money works is a basic life skill, not a luxury. This quiz is the entry point into a larger conversation about empowerment, confidence, and taking control of your financial future. – Lauren MathewsFairey, Certified Financial Educator® and co-author of HowMoneyWorks for the Next Generation

Take the Quiz, Join the Movement

To take the Financial Literacy Quiz and add your voice to the Index, visit TTFLQ.COM

The quiz is free, takes just a few minutes, and provides instant results. Whether you're a student, working professional, parent, or retiree, your score matters—and your participation helps the country better understand how money is understood today.