In April, The New York Post used Beyond Finance’s recent survey findings to report on why most Americans may never reach their savings goals.
For the third year in a row, Beyond Finance led the charge in encouraging Americans to adopt better financial management with its recognition of Financial Practice Week 2025. A ground-breaking survey shared that most Americans feel unprepared for managing their finances in these times of economic uncertainty.
“When it comes to financial well-being, trust in yourself is the foundation,” said Dr. Erika Rasure, Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance. “We often think of money management as purely numbers and strategy, but in reality, it’s deeply emotional. Building self-trust allows people to move from fear or avoidance into confident, empowered decision-making. Investing in yourself means more than saving or budgeting — it means nurturing the emotional resilience and knowledge that lead to long-term, holistic financial health.”
Building this trust starts from within — and that’s the focus of Beyond Finance’s Financial Practice Week, which occurs during the third week of National Financial Literacy Month each April. It is an initiative designed to help people reconnect with their financial power by building personalized, emotionally grounded practices.
Dr. Rasure encourages individuals to:
- Develop their personal financial self-concept and explore their money story
- Practice discernment in navigating decisions that reflect their real needs and goals
- Integrate financial wellness into a more holistic view of mental, physical, and emotional health
- Rely on practical, tailored tips — not one-size-fits-all advice
- Put into practice financial wellness regimens from trusted sources