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Exciting news— Funding the Future  is officially on the road for our Spring 2026 tour! 🚀 Check out the video below from Gooding to see how the first leg of the tour is going. Stay tuned for updates, behind-the-scenes highlights, and all the ways you can join us on this journey.  — The Funding the Future Team Support the cause. Spread the word. Invest in the future. DONATE HERE!

February 19, 2026 What happens when you combine live music, real-life storytelling, and practical financial lessons? You create an experience students don’t forget. As Funding the Future prepares for our Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Tour (March 9 – April 24) , we’re excited to once again bring two incredible artists to stages across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, and Iowa: Gooding  and Carter Hulsey . For many students, financial literacy can

January 28, 2026 As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to share what’s ahead for Funding the Future in Spring 2026 — and there’s a lot to look forward to! 🌸 Spring 2026 Tour Begins in March Our Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Tour launches March 9 and runs through April 24, bringing high-energy, student-focused financial literacy programs to schools across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, and Iowa. With live music, engaging storytelling, and

We wrapped up an incredible Fall 2025 Financial Literacy Tour on November 7 with Gooding performing at Bettendorf High School in Iowa, marking the final stop of this year’s fall leg. Over the past few months, the tour completed 30 shows across six states, reaching 9,300 students with high-energy financial literacy programs designed to inspire, educate, and empower. In addition to the tour, we hosted our annual Board of Directors meeting, reflecting on an eventful 2025. This y

October 16, 2025 What an amazing kickoff to our Fall 2025 Financial Literacy Tour! Between September 22 and October 9, we completed 17 shows and a teacher workshop at the Stavros Center at USF Tampa — reaching over 4,700 students. 🎓 Carter Hulsey brought energy and inspiration to Georgia and Florida, and now Gooding continues the tour through early November in SC, TN, NE, and IA. Huge thanks to the Georgia Secretary of State and Achieva Credit Union for making the first half

The countdown is on! We’re gearing up to bring student financial literacy that rocks  to schools across Georgia, Florida, South Carolina,...

August 20, 2025 It’s hard to believe summer is already flying by, but what a season it has been for Funding the Future! First off—a huge...

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April 18, 2025 As the spring season wraps up, we’re proud to celebrate another impactful chapter of the Funding the Future Financial...

We are proud to celebrate the recent proclamation of April as Financial Literacy Month in Wyoming! On Monday, April 7th, the official...

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November 26, 2024 As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we reflect on the incredible journey of our Fall tour. With 28 shows...

As we near Halloween, the season of jack-o-lanterns and costumes, it’s a good time to remind everyone that treats and scares come in many...

September 27, 2024 As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, we at Funding the Future are buzzing with excitement for our...

For the first time, half of all U.S. states require financial literacy education prior to high school graduation.   California is the...

We are beyond grateful to all of the generous supporters who donated to Funding the Future during WyoGives last week, helping us raise...