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What a busy summer it's been, but it's not over yet! There are still several financial education events, webinars, and new scams to be shared. Plus, back to school is right around the corner!

As a reminder, please share with us any highlights, updates, or events you would like to share with the more than 23,000 people receiving the WFEN updates. When you have something you'd like to share with the network via this monthly email update - please send it to [email protected] <[email protected]%20> with the subject line "Proposed WFEN content." 

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Just a reminder, DFI's outreach coordinator Nathan Spiecker provides financial education workshops statewide - in both English and Spanish! If you are looking for someone to help provide outreach in your community, contact Nathan at [email protected] or fill out a presentation request form [ [link removed] ].

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*Consumer Alert - SAVE Plan Forbearance Zero Percent Interest Rate Ended August 1, 2025*

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DFI issued an alert to inform student loan borrowers of recent changes regarding the Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan forbearance. 

In June 2024, student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Plan were placed in a zero percent interest forbearance due to pending litigation regarding the SAVE Plan. On or about July 9, 2025, the Department of Education (DOE) announced the end of the zero percent interest forbearance [ [link removed] ]. Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Plan began accruing interest again on Aug. 1, 2025. The DOE is directing borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Plan to enroll in a new repayment plan. 

You can read the full consume alert on the DFI website [ [link removed] ].

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*Ready for Back to School? *

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Did you know DFI has a financial education page dedicated to share resources for teachers? Through the page DFI shares resources, curriculum, and training opportunities for Washington state educators.

The resources include k-12, in-class programs, and games and apps to help you teach your students about financial education!

Visit the website [ [link removed] ] to learn more.

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*Next Generation Financial Leaders is Next Month!*

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Are you or someone you know interested in what it’s like to work in the financial services industry and would like to learn more about it? Then this is a perfect time to tell them to apply for Next Generation Financial Leaders (NGFL)!

Apply to be added to our waitlist! [ [link removed] ]

While we have a full applicant pool, we are still accepting applications for a waitlist in the event of cancellations. Please fill out the application so we can reach out if/when we have an opening. 

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*New Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) Webinars*new FEPPP

Stay up to date on new announcements from FEPPP by signing up for their newsletter <[email protected]> or following them on social media [ [link removed] ]! 

Learn more about FEPPP on their website [ [link removed] ]. 

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*WA529 on New Day Northwest!*

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Did you miss it? If so, WA529 Senior Director, Luke Minor joined KING5 New Day Northwest to share how GET and WA529 Invest help families save for education—and how WA539 is proud to support the KING 5 School Supply Drive to help students gear up for school!

You can watch the segment on the KING 5 website [ [link removed] ]. 

If you want to learn about WA529 and how it can help you, join one of their Knowledge Cafe webinars or book an appointment to speak with someone. Visit their website [ [link removed] ]. 

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*2025 Bank On WA Forum *

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Join the 2025 Bank On Washington Annual Forum on Sept. 18 and 19 in Tacoma at William W. Phillips Hall at UW Tacoma! The theme this year is Pathways to Financial Belonging!

This year, they are bringing together a network of partners to generate new ideas and connections to improve the financial stability of our un- and underbanked neighbors and those furthest from opportunity. 

Their objective is to foster understanding and partnerships across sectors, that may have vastly different systems and strategies, but share a common goal of increasing financial empowerment for everyone.  

They will do this together through highlighting innovative, community-centered models of increasing financial well-being of our neighbors and discuss how they might hold a collective vision of progress on the different pathways to financial belonging. 

To learn more about the 2025 Bank On WA Forum, visit the Bank On website [ [link removed] ]. 

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*Office of State Treasurer Financial Wellness 101 Workshops*

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In partnership with WorkSource of Thurston County [ [link removed] ], the Office of the State Treasurer provides financial Wellness one-on-one workshops in an effort to enhance financial education and empower individuals in Washington. These workshops educate participants on financial goal setting, budgeting, saving, credit management, and identity theft prevention and awareness. Attendees can participate either in person at WorkSource of Thurston County or online, making it accessible to people across the state. By equipping individuals with essential financial knowledge this partnership contributes to building a financially resilient community.

August webinars:

Financial Wellness 101 - Part C

Consumer Cautions

Aug. 25 at 9-11 a.m.

Online [ [link removed] ] No in-person option

September webinars:

Financial Wellness 101 - Part A

Budgeting

Sept. 8 at 9-11 a.m.

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Financial Wellness 101 - Part B

Credit & Debt

Sept. 15 at 9-11 a.m.

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Financial Wellness 101 - Part C

Consumer Caustions

Sept. 22 at 9-11 a.m.

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