Tag: Financial Literacy

A court challenge is testing New Mexico’s universal child care program, but for many families the bigger question is economic: how much money can it save, and what is at stake if the program faces disruption? Here’s what the legal fight means and how the program could help household budgets.

Albuquerque’s proposed gross receipts tax increase offers a real-world lesson in financial literacy—showing how local taxes ripple through prices, small businesses, and household budgets.

Over 10,600 fraud complaints in 2025 cost New Mexicans $50.7M, as regulators step up warnings during Consumer Protection Week.

Everfi said it and nine partners are committing more than $1.5 million in student scholarships tied to completion of financial and life-skills education. The initiative comes as college affordability remains a leading barrier to enrollment, according to data cited in the announcement.

Student loans can stay on credit reports far longer than many borrowers expect, with timelines that depend on whether a loan is active, paid off, or in default. As repayments resume nationwide, understanding how student debt is reported has become increasingly important for consumers navigating mortgages, car loans, and other credit decisions.