Financial Empowerment Month Recognition

NH Banking News & Announcements

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

The New Hampshire Banking Department announced recognition of Financial Empowerment Month in April 2026, continuing an initiative first established in 2024. The Department will publish educational articles throughout April covering cryptocurrency, fraud prevention, elder protection, money management, escrow, and youth financial education. Resources are available year-round under the Consumer Assistance section of the Department website.

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The New Hampshire Banking Department issued a Notice recognizing Financial Empowerment Month in April 2026, building on the initiative established in 2024. The Department will share educational materials on topics including cryptocurrency, scams and fraud, protecting older adults, money management, escrow, and financial education for young adults. Materials include resources developed by the Department as well as content from federal programs and national organizations.

This is an informational announcement with no compliance requirements. Financial institutions and consumers may benefit from directing attention to the available educational resources, which are accessible year-round under the Consumer Assistance tab on the Department's website. No action is required and there are no penalties or deadlines associated with this Notice.

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April is Financial Empowerment Month

Announcement For Immediate Release Posted: April 01, 2026

Contact Ian Clark, Public Information Officer
(603) 271-4865 | ian.m.clark@banking.nh.gov

April is Financial Empowerment Month

The New Hampshire Banking Department is recognizing Financial Empowerment Month with initiatives to help consumers become more educated about their personal finances.

Started in 2024 with a proclamation from then-New Hampshire Governor Christopher Sununu, Financial Empowerment Month expands on the annual Financial Literacy Month traditionally recognized nationwide in April of each year.

Throughout the month of April, the Banking Department News and Announcements page will have frequent articles highlighting aspects of financial literacy such as cryptocurrency, avoiding scams and fraud, protecting older adults, managing your money, escrow, and educating young adults and children. The Banking Department has created its own materials in addition to compiling resources from federal programs and national organizations and will share information from other New Hampshire agencies as well.

The Financial Empowerment Month resources are located under the “Consumer Assistance” tab on the banner of the Banking Department website and are available year-round.