Annual NFEC Survey: Poor Financial Literacy Carries $948 Price Tag for U.S. Adults

DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the economic landscape continues to evolve, the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) tracks whether Americans' financial health is keeping pace. One of the NFEC's annual surveys monitors the amount of money people lose due to a lack of personal finance knowledge and skill. The 2025 data show that the number can be quite significant – $948 per person, according to the latest findings.