Bessent hosts financial literacy fair, touts education as key to American dream
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted a financial literacy fair at the Treasury Department to conclude Financial Literacy Month, emphasizing education as essential to achieving the American dream. The event featured interactive activities for D.C.-area students and collaboration with 18 organizations, including Visa and Robinhood. Bessent highlighted financial literacy as a foundational element for individual opportunity and national success.
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America 250 Bessent hosts financial literacy fair, touts education as key to American dream The Treasury partnered with 18 organizations including Visa and Robinhood for the interactive event By Leo Briceno Fox News Published April 30, 2026 6:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closes out Financial Literacy month with a group of students Students from the greater D.C. area play ‘financial soccer’ trivia game with the secretary. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closed out Financial Literacy Month at the U.S. Department of the Treasury by hosting a literacy fair, welcoming over 50 students from the greater D.C. area to the Treasury on Thursday.
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