Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Before the Financial Literacy and Education Commission 2026 Public Meeting

Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us for the first Financial Literacy and Education Commission public meeting of 2026. I appreciate your commitment to advancing financial literacy and education across America.In my role as Treasury Secretary, I am proud to serve as chair of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, which was created by Congress to improve financial literacy and education for all Americans in partnership with private and non-profit sector partners. I have long believed that financial education is most powerful when it is lived, not just taught. When young people begin saving and investing early, they develop habits, judgment, and confidence that shape a lifetime of financial decision-making.